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How to Store Cucumbers 

Do you have a bumper crop of homegrown cucumbers this year? Learn how to store cucumbers from the garden with these simple tips!

Cucumbers are a bit harder to preserve than many other fruits and vegetables due to their high water content and limited uses.

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Extend the shelf life of your cucumbers by washing them in a vinegar and water solution. Then store them in the produce drawer of your fridge.

IThe most common way to store cucumbers is by canning them. Pickles, which are cucumber-based, are a popular snack.

Use fresh cucumbers as a snack, side dish, or even sliced to add crips and refreshing flavor to your water.

Pickle brine recipes can be found online or experiment with your own.

And remember, to inhibit bacterial growth, you must use at least 50 percent vinegar in your brine solution.

Other options include freezing and dehydrating cucumbers. Get the full details in our blog post.

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