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U.S. No. 1 consists of cucumbers that show characteristic color and which are fairly well formed, fresh and firm, but are not full grown or ripe; which are free from decay and from damage caused by dirt, freezing, sunburn, mosaic or other disease, insects, or mechanical or other means.
a. Unless otherwise specified, cucumbers of this grade shall not exceed 3-1/2 inches in length of 1-1/4 inches in diameter, but the length shall be not less than 2-1/4 times the diameter.
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U.S. No. 2 consists of cucumbers which meet the requirements of U.S. No. 1 grade except for size.
a. Unless otherwise specified, cucumbers of this grade shall not exceed 5-1/2 inches in length or 1-7/8 inches in diameter, but the length shall be not less than 2-1/2 times the diameter.)
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U.S. No. 3 consists of cucumbers that show characteristic color, are not round or ball-shaped, are fresh but not full grown or ripe, free from decay and free from damage caused by dirt, freezing, sunburn, mosaic or other disease. Unless otherwise specified, cucumbers of this grade shall be firm.
a. Unless otherwise specified, cucumbers of this grade shall not exceed 6 inches in length or 2-1/4 inches in diameter.
Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Pickling Cucumbers (pdf)
- Inspection Instructions for Pickling Cucumbers (pdf)