These tips for how to store cucumbers will mean fewer trips to the store to stock up on salad ingredients – some might surprise you

Two hands picking cucumbers from a plant next to a woven basket of cucumbers.

I love cucumbers for the refreshing crunch and deep green shade that they add to recipes, and simply to eat on their own with a homemade dip. But knowing how to store cucumbers properly will help you avoid finding one lurking – slimy and forgotten – in the bottom of the fridge, and it will certainly make a difference to that tasty summer salad.

I've learned the hard way that cucumbers can go bad quickly if they aren't correctly stored, going from crisp and mellow to soggy and bitter. So, to ensure your cucumbers stay fresh for as long as possible I consulted expert gardeners to reveal their top tips for storing cucumbers. Being armed with this knowledge will make all the difference to your cucumbers' taste, texture and freshness.