Why You Should Plant Radishes With Cucumbers – A Surprising Win!
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Why You Should Plant Radishes With Cucumbers – A Surprising Win!

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…

Cucumber Leaves Curling Under? 5 Common Causes You’re Overlooking
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Cucumber Leaves Curling Under? 5 Common Causes You’re Overlooking

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…

7 Easy Cucumber Trellis Ideas That Maximize Space & Boost Your Harvest
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7 Easy Cucumber Trellis Ideas That Maximize Space & Boost Your Harvest

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…

12 Super Tips For Growing Loads Of Cucumbers – Easy Guide
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12 Super Tips For Growing Loads Of Cucumbers – Easy Guide

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 Wreaking Havoc? Here’s What To Do!
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Cucumber Beetles Wreaking Havoc? Here’s What To Do!

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,…

Why Aren’t My Cucumbers Producing Fruit? Reasons and Fixes
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Why Aren’t My Cucumbers Producing Fruit? Reasons and Fixes

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:…