Growing your own cucumbers to pickle or add crunch to salads is easier than you may think. This tender fruit loves warm weather and can grow in the ground or containers, so long as the plants receive ...

Cucumbers are wonderful plants that will grow well in a summer garden, but if you're short on space, you can also raise them in pots and containers. Not only is this method more convenient, but it ...

Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, be served as a snack, or be made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin ...

Keen to grow your own cucumbers this year? Whether you’ve got a small patio, greenhouse or balcony, learning how to grow cucumbers in pots is a great way to make the most of your space. Knowing how to ...

Cucumbers are thirsty plants that do well with deep waterings rather than frequent sprinklings. Like most vining crops, cucumbers need to be fertilized carefully. "If you put on too much nitrogenous ...

Cucumbers are a welcome addition to gardens, thriving with minimal care and producing abundant fruits for salads, juice, and more. While your outdoor cucumber plants have likely gone dormant for the ...

Cucumbers are fun to grow. Here are a few tips for planting and choosing varieties. A good loose, nutrient-filled soil is the best, with at least six hours of direct sunlight. You can plant seeds or ...

Cucumbers are among the most popular garden vegetables, and growing them can be rewarding and delicious. Cucumbers thrive in Iowa’s warm summer and quickly produce a bounty of fresh, homegrown ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In May, reader Greg in Parma emailed about his problems getting specific vegetables to grow in his garden. “I have a 20- by 40-foot garden and over the past 30 years, I have ...