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Old 25-01-2007, 03:17 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:21:44 +0000, Sacha
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and cucumbers.


Oh YES! Why can I buy them naked in a greengrocer's but not in a
supermarket?


I think there is a sound reason for shrink-wrapping cucumbers.

I grow a lot of cucs and find that if I pick them today, they are limp
tomorrow, whether kept on the worktop or in the frig. I think it's
a dehydration thing.

I now cut cucumbers when they are fully ripe and cling-film them
immediately. Kept at frig temperature they stay crisp and fresh for
days. Just bring them out for a couple of hours to warm to RT before
use.


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