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Why is my cucumber have a bitter or poor taste?

Bitter flavor can be caused by a number of factors including: hot and dry temperatures, overwatering, or poor soil fertilizer. Cucumbers have shallow roots; make sure the soil is moist but never waterlogged. Test your soil for a nutrient deficiency.

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