Cucumber question

[Rogue11]

Can cucumbers be harvested early (like baby squash) when they are still small in size?
I want to try growing cucumbers this year and had hoped to find persian seedlings or seeds locally. No luck however and the only place I could find persian cucumber seeds online didn't have very good reviews.
So I was wondering, what if I would grow a different variety but harvest them when they are still 3-4 inches long?

Sorry if I sound ignorant, but the last time I remember growing cucumbers was in my parent's garden about 3 decades ago. And even then my brothers were in charge of the cucumbers and beans. Being the youngest and smallest I was responcible for stuff low to the ground like radishes and carrots

[DoubleDogFarm]

I'ts tough being the baby, I'm the youngest of four boys.


I'm pretty sure most cucumbers can be harvested at a young age, some are even better when small.

Eric

[Duh_Vinci]

As Eric said, most can indeed be harvested at the small size. There are some differences though. If you want the best flavor, look for the cukes "pickler/pickling" in description.

Some of the easiest veggies to grow from seeds, germination in 2-4 days, and really really fast growers from there... Most picklers are ready to harvest in just around 50 days after transplant.

Have fun!

Regards,
D

EDIT: For your "Persian baby cukes" - if you talking about Reimerseeds - don't bother! Here is the link to this variety from a source many including myself trust for quality seeds: [url=https://www.reneesgarden.com/seeds/seeds-hm/vegCh.htm#cuke]Reneesgarden.com[/url] They have your seeds...

[TZ -OH6]

Lemon cucumbers are little balls most edible at 2-3 inch diameter if you want small things.

[Rogue11]

Lemon cucumbers are little balls most edible at 2-3 inch diameter if you want small things.

Ah yes, I love those. I already have some lemon cucumber seeds planted. But I wanted a second, green variety too.
Thanks.

[Rogue11]

Thank you, DoubleDogFarm and Duh_Vinci.
I ordered some seeds from that site you linked. Baby Persian along with Japanese. I like the flavor of the later too, and will see how they are when I harvest them small.

[Duh_Vinci]

Good deal!

Let us know later how those do for you!

Regards,
D

[GardenRN]

lemon cukes, those sound cool! I'll have to see if I can find some of those seeds.

[Duh_Vinci]

Jeff,

I think I have plenty of seeds from 2010, if you want some, just PM me with your address, will send you the seeds...

Regards,
D