As it would seem, cucumbers are one of those crops that can either thrive until the snow falls or cripple mid-summer with undiagnosable rot, flea beetles, and other major pests. Sometimes, like this ...

Like other types of cucumbers, English cucumbers should be stored in the refrigerator unless you plan to use them immediately ...

Question: Our first vegetable garden is growing fast and there are blossoms on the summer squash and cucumber plants. How do we know when the vegetables are ready for harvest? Answer: Congratulations ...

This tender crop grows best in areas with full sun and well-draining soil. Growing your own cucumbers to pickle or add crunch to salads is easier than you may think. This tender fruit loves warm ...

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Probably my two favorite garden crops are tomatoes and cucumbers. I can eat either of them right in the garden, with or without salt. I do need to peel the hide off both of them if I can. If I had to ...

Cucumbers are a crop that I can remember helping to pick for as long as I can remember. I don’t think my parents have ever grown a vegetable garden that didn’t include cucumbers. So it’s no surprise I ...