What To Do With Overgrown Cucumbers?

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So, you found some overgrown cucumbers hiding away on your plant and wondering what to do with them?  Not to worry, overgrown cucumbers are a common sight in the garden.

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Extract Seeds For The Next Season

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Extract seeds and dry them for the next season. With seeds from only a few cucumbers, you can fill your garden with many plants next year.

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Pickle Overgrown Cucumbers

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Cucumbers are great for pickling as they keep their shape and remain crunchy when you eat them. If you have an abundance of overgrown cucumbers, this is the perfect time to put them to good use.

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Make Salads From Overgrown Cucumbers

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You can use overgrown cucumber in salads. The crunchy texture and juicy flavor will make it a great addition.

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Make a Cucumber Salsa 

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Another option is to make salsa. It is straightforward. Slice and dice all the ingredients below, then mix it all. Enjoy!

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Make Relish From Overgrown Cucumbers

Make a cucumber relish that you can use on eggs, potatoes, hot dogs, burgers, sausages, or any other meats.

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Freeze Overgrown Cucumbers For Later

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Freezing foods is a very convenient way to preserve them, and it takes only a few minutes to prepare.

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Compost Overgrown Cucumbers

If you are not considering eating overgrown cucumbers, don’t throw them in the bin. You can compost them like you would any other fruit or vegetable.

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