If you love the thought of growing fresh cucumbers but don’t have the space or time for a traditional garden, it’s time to grow your own big harvest in pots or containers. Not only can you grow a bumper crop of cucumbers, it’s easier than you might ever imagine! Cucumbers are actually the second most …
When it comes to growing a huge crop of cucumbers, there are four simple secrets that can make all the difference between smashing success – or a disappointing harvest! Cucumbers are one of the most prized back yard garden crops for gardeners around the world. From fresh eating to making homemade pickles and more, the …
When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants producing a steady supply of fresh cucumbers, a few little tips and tricks can make all the difference in plants that continue to bloom and bloom – or having ones that fade away fast. There is nothing quite like the taste of a fresh cucumber. And whether …
If you have a whole slew of cucumbers growing in your garden – it’s time to make an incredible batch of delicious, old fashioned pickles in a crock! Crock pickles, often called barrel or jar pickles, are one of the easiest of all pickles to make. Not only is there no canning required, they can …
Looking for a few great tips on how to prevent powdery mildew from attacking your cucumber plants this year? One of the most common ailments of cucumber plants in the garden is the deadly scourge of powdery mildew. Powdery mildew begins with a few white or grayish-white spots appearing on the foliage of plants. The …
Looking for the best companion plants to grow this year with your cucumbers? Companion planting can play a role in the health, vitality and yields of many of the vegetables that grow in a garden. And that certainly includes the much beloved cucumber. What you plant near your cucumber plants can impact their performance. And, …
If you love to make pickles, today’s article on finding the best cucumber plants to grow for making them is a win-win for sure! Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in a home garden. In fact, they are second only to tomatoes. And one of the biggest reason they have that …
When it comes to growing healthy, long-living and productive cucumber plants, how and when you fertilize really does make all the difference! Cucumbers are one of the most popular of all vegetable plants to grow at home. Perhaps it’s because you can grow them almost anywhere – whether it be in a traditional garden setting, …
When it comes to selecting the best cucumber plants to grow this year, success really boils down to finding the right plants for your space and needs. Cucumbers are one of the tastiest crops a gardener can grow. And one of the more popular plants too. In fact, cucumbers rank second only behind the beloved …
Summertime is the perfect time to replant cucumber seeds for a delicious fall crop of cucumbers! As summer heats up, the hot, humid temperatures take a toll on spring-planted cucumber plants. In addition, many plants begin to fail from mildew, blight, or the dreaded cucumber beetle. But not to worry, a summer planting of cucumber …