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title: "How do you tell if patio snacker cucumber and sweet peppers are ripe?"
description: "How do you tell if patio snacker cucumber and sweet peppers are ripe?"
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author: "Eevee"
published: "2026-07-19T14:51:47.003807Z"
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# How do you tell if patio snacker cucumber and sweet peppers are ripe?

_Posted by Eevee on 2026-07-19_

How do you tell if patio snacker cucumber and sweet peppers are ripe?

## 1 comment

### Tash commented on 2026-07-19

I pick my peppers when are about 6-8 inches long, nice light yellow/green color. Cucumber riggt when I start to see the ends turning yellow or white... getting to closer to losing flavor. Hope that helps.

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