Cucumbers are a refreshing choice for the summer garden, perfect for salads or pickling. We provide tips on growing cucumbers that are crunchy and full of flavor.
The pairing of cucumber and radishes sounds like a strange one. I mean…these are two vegetables you would never want together in a salad, let alone a cooked dish. However, in the garden, this pairing works surprisingly well and can benefit each other in both direct and indirect ways! In this article, we’re going to…
When growing a cucumber plant, many growers tend to face issues with leaf breakdown and curling. As a matter of fact, my first set of cucumber plants died because of this problem, so you know it’s a serious one. In today’s article, we’ll try to understand why leaves curl and discuss a few fixes and…
When I was young, I always wondered why my mom set up these cages near her cucumber plants. One day, I finally asked her why, and her response was, “You’ll figure it out someday”. At first, I thought she was just not having a good day and didn’t want to explain it to me, so…
Growing large quantities of cucumbers is just a matter of understanding the right techniques and implementing them strategically. I love the taste of cucumbers and would make the world of effort for them. But, even if they didn’t taste so pleasant, they’re still super easy to grow as long as you keep these 12 tips…
Cucumber beetles are a real nuisance, and I speak from experience. Early in my gardening journey, they would constantly destroy my hard work, leaving me frustrated and back to square one. Their relentless damage taught me the importance of taking action early to protect my plants. If you’re dealing with a similar cucumber beetle issue,…
Last summer, I thought I’d give cucumbers a shot in my backyard. While I had planted them before once, this was my first season in a new home, and I wasn’t sure what to expect from the soil conditions. In other words, it was an unfamiliar ground. To no surprise, I was met with disappointment:…