When can I pick cucumbers?

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    Hi again. Excitingly, my cucumber plants have actually grown cucumbers. At the moment, the biggest ones are slightly longer than my hand, and they're prickly. Are they big enough to pick, or should I leave them a little bit longer? Ta.
     

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    Depends which variety. I usually grow the smaller 'burpless' ones and they are excellent picked at the size yours are now.
     
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    No surprises - I have no idea what variety they are. When I planted them, I didn't think as far as them growing any fruit :)

    Note to self: Next year, DO NOT throw seed packets away.
     
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    No worries Eldy, I blame pixies for coming and stealing all my plant labels :)

    Just try one and see, that lumpy/bumpy surface on your cucumbers does look like one of the smaller burpee varieties - I'm sure they will be OK to eat now.
     
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      Just bit one - it tastes amazing. (I'm working from home today, with the emphasis more on "at home" than "working".)
       
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        I grew them 2 years ago when I had a greenhouse. The difference in taste between them and supermarket ones were no contest.
         
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          Yes undoubtedly all home grown fruit and veg is several levels above what you find in the supermarkets.
           
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