If you want to grow the healthiest, most amazing crop of cucumbers you have ever grown – then you need to plant your cucumbers from seed this year – not only is it far easier and cheaper to plant from seed – it also gives you the best chance to grow disease, pest free plants …
One of the best ways to ensure a healthy, productive crop of cucumbers is to give them the support they need with a great trellis system. It doesn’t have to be fancy, nor does it have to be expensive. It can be tall, long, wide – or as you will see below, something that is …
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 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 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 …