how will i know???

ToHellWithWeeds! · « **on:** July 29, 2008, 17:48 »

how will i know when my marrows and cucumbers will be ready?? sorry if its a silly question only im still a learner oh and hello to every one sorry ive not been on for so long been busy with my lotty and thanks for the replies (if any)

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2008, 17:56 »

How long is a piece of string?

It's not too bad with a marrow as they will stand sitting on the plant for a bit, the only harm is slowing down the development of future fruit. With a cucumber, you're going to start losing the texture & flavour quite quickly.

My rule of thumb - is it big enough to eat? If it is - off it comes. Unlike commercial growers we don't have to wait for maximun weight & so we can benefit from more tender produce.

gobs · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2008, 20:56 »

I agree, your avarage marrow will be about a foot and a half, your cukes, depending on variety, do better harvested earlier, also taste much nicer around a 4-5 inch size.

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2008, 21:27 »

Quote from: "gobs"

I agree

gobs · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2008, 21:35 »

:shock: :shock:

Getting a tired joke this one.

ToHellWithWeeds! · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2008, 16:31 »

thanks for the advice as i really didnt have a clue