Garden Cucumbers. Picture courtesy of Molly Watson Look for cucumbers that are solid and do not have any blemishes or soft patches, as these are signs that the cucumbers have begun to rot. They should be dark green in color and free of any yellow spots, which appear on cucumbers when they have been allowed to mature for too long.
- At that time, it will frequently begin to create scents and tastes that are unpleasant.
- You should also steer clear of those that have creases, as this indicates that they have been stored for an excessive amount of time or at higher temperatures, which has caused them to lose their moisture content.
The majority of supermarkets either wax or encase cucumbers in plastic so that they can preserve for a longer period of time and maintain their moisture content. In order to be considered organic, cucumbers have to be grown without using any synthetic waxes and can only be treated with chemicals that have been given the organic seal of approval.
How do you know if cucumber goes bad?
Signs to look out for – Ermolenko Aleksandra/Shutterstock A properly ripened and good-quality cucumber will feel firm when you touch it. If it has a mushy texture, there is a good possibility that it has gone bad. If only one end of the cucumber is mushy, but the other end is still firm, you might be able to chop out the soft sections and save the rest of the cucumber (via Farmhouse Guide ).
- There are also a few telltale signs that may be seen to determine whether or not a cucumber has gone bad.
- It is not acceptable for the cucumber to have a milky, white gloss on the outside of it.
- In addition to that, you need to check them for mold.
- Even if it appears that the mold is confined to a single location, it is still best to err on the side of caution and dispose of the item in the garbage.
The presence of dark spots on your cucumber is another red flag that it should no longer be used as a snack choice. If your cucumbers have a putrid odor or flavor, you should not consume them since they are contaminated. Cucumbers that have been grown normally and allowed to ripen completely exude a mild aroma and flavor. 
Are soft cucumbers OK to eat?
How and when to harvest cucumbers
When Stored in the Refrigerator – A cucumber, once picked, will keep for approximately one week when stored in the refrigerator. To determine whether or not a whole cucumber has gone bad, you can use any two of your five senses. If it has a mushy texture rather than a firm one, it is not good; however, if only one end is soft, you can chop off the soft part and eat the hard end.
Do not consume the skin if there are any signs of mold development on it. Mold may be removed from hard fruits and vegetables that have a low water content by cutting away an inch or more of the flesh along with the mold. However, this is not possible with fruits and vegetables that have a high water content since mold cannot be removed from these foods.
Mold has roots that are similar to threads, and its spores may readily move through or contaminate the flesh of an entire cucumber because of its high water content.
