Poona Kheera

Suze · July 12, 2008

Dean, they may not always get that "typical" rounder shape for you, just my experience. I've found I can get a variety of shapes throughout the season.

What I generally look for with this particular variety is either a color change from a lighter color than green or cream-green and/or size. Also keep in mind that you can pick and eat cukes at any size. If in doubt, I prefer to err on the side of picking slightly smaller ones for the best flavor and tenderness.

What I do *not* do with Poona Kheera is let them start fully getting russet brown like a potato, as IMO that is too ripe and the skin gets tough and the seeds get kind of large. Might make for a pretty/interesting pic or appearance, but they are really much tastier and tender at an earlier stage.

July 12, 2008	#16
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	Dean, they may not always get that "typical" rounder shape for you, just my experience. I've found I can get a variety of shapes throughout the season. What I generally look for with this particular variety is either a color change from a lighter color than green or cream-green and/or size. Also keep in mind that you can pick and eat cukes at any size. If in doubt, I prefer to err on the side of picking slightly smaller ones for the best flavor and tenderness. What I do not do with Poona Kheera is let them start fully getting russet brown like a potato, as IMO that is too ripe and the skin gets tough and the seeds get kind of large. Might make for a pretty/interesting pic or appearance, but they are really much tastier and tender at an earlier stage.