What makes cucumbers taste bitter? What causes this in the growing process? I have had a purchased (from the grocery store) cucumber that was bitter. When I have grown them, the bitter taste happens a lot.
Bitter Cucumbers
Sep 14, 2003
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Stress seems to cause the bitterness; drought being a common stress. Excess heat or insect attack can also be a stress. Some varieties are naturally less prone to being bitter.
Steve
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