Cucumbers.

[zabado]

I'm starting to get more than one tiny cucumber sprouting from the main stem at the base of the leaves. Should I leave them all on, or should I nip off all the small ones leaving only one strong one on each branch ?.

[alavahalf]

Don't nip anything off ... after each flower you may get a cucumber. Then no more will sprout from where you have taken a developed fruit. As the plant grows more will appear.
Don't wait until they get the size you buy them in the supermarket.
They taste a lot nicer half that size (around 5-6").
Mine are spouting daily and I have a fruit that is ready to eat within a week
At this point I am giving at least one a day away .. the neighbours love them .. so do I, but I cant eat them all !

[zabado]

I always seem to get an answer from you and this learner gardener is always grateful. Thanks alavahalf.

[Chipchopper]

If you have an abundance, you could always turn your surplus into pickling some or making relish, that way you could enjoy them year-round.
Nothing like a nice crisp gherkin!

[alavahalf]

Never made relish, must have a look at some recipes ... but everything is in place for a massive batch of beetroot chutney tomorrow morning.