Cucumber

What to look for

• Straight and firm
• Good dark green color

What you don’t want

• Crooked or oversized
• Yellowish color and overmature
• Insect or mechanical damage

How to prepare the cucumbers

• Leave ½ inch of stem
• Wipe with a soft cloth to remove dirt

Suggested exhibit quantity

• State Fair: Pickling (6), Dill (3), Slicing (3)
• County Fair: Check your fair book