Well Colored
Well Formed
Not Overgrown
(an example of an overgrown cucumber is shown)
(an example of an overgrown cucumber is shown)
Fresh
Firm
| Grading Guide: Cucumber | sizes | packs | criteria |
| Illustrated Criteria for USDA Fancy Cucumber | |
A USDA Fancy Cucumber is:
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Well Colored |
Well Formed |
Not Overgrown
(an example of an overgrown cucumber is shown) |
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Fresh |
Firm |
A USDA Fancy Cucumber is free from:
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Decay |
Sunscald |
Injury caused by scars |
A USDA Fancy Cucumber is free from damage caused by:
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Yellowing |
Sunburn |
Dirt or other foreign material |
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Freezing |
Mosaic and other disease |
Insects |
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Cuts |
Bruises |
Mechanical or other means |
A USDA Fancy Cucumber has a:
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Diameter Not More Than 2-3/8 inches |
Length Not Less Than 6 inches |
Minimum Shapes Permissible in U.S. Fancy Grade |
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