1 Harpy Eagles are among the worldâs largest and most powerful eagles. 2  Their rear talons are about 3-4 inches long â the same size as a grizzly bearâs claws!3  Like many other birds of prey, Harpy Eagles continue to bring fresh green twigs and branches to the nest after the chick has hatched. Harpy Eagles are among the worldâs largest and most powerful eagles. 2  Their rear talons are about 3-4 inches long â the same size as a grizzly bearâs claws!
The exact size depends on the use and variety. Pickling fruits may be two to six inches long. Slicing cucumbers are best at six inches and the âburplessâ varieties are best harvested at 1 to 1 Â½ inches in diameter. During the peak of the season, you will be harvesting ripe cucumbers every day or two.
Tricia is harvesting cucumbers in her organic garden. She teaches you how to plant and grow them in our new video. Plant different cucumber varieties for eating and pickling. Cucumbers that make you burp are the ones that make great pickles; the burpiness means they have higher levels of cucurbitacin.