In the Garden: Why do cucumbers turn bitter?

Have you ever harvested a fresh cucumber in the summer, only to take a bite and find it unpleasantly bitter? This is a common frustration for gardeners. The good news is that bitterness is usually not random; it’s often caused by plant stress and — in rare situations — the genetics of the plant itself. […]
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