QUESTION: What type of cucumber is used for cornichons? I'd love to make some of these this season but regular cucumbers get too big. - Jessie V ANSWER: Before we dive into the type of cucumbers used to make cornichons, let’s first discuss what cornichons are and what makes … [Read more...]
Best Cucumbers for Crunchy Pickles, Our Favorites
By Jennifer Poindexter Would you like to make your own homemade pickles? If you’ve ever tried making them in the past and they ended up mushy, it could be because of the variety of cucumber used. Which type of cucumber you grow to make pickles can have an impact as to how … [Read more...]
When to Pick Your Cucumbers from the Garden, Explained
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy growing cucumbers around your garden? Have you struggled to find the perfect time to pick the harvest? Growing cucumbers is a simple task but knowing when to harvest them can be tricky. If you harvest too early, you may not receive a … [Read more...]
Why are my cucumbers yellow?
QUESTION: My cucumbers are turning yellow on the vine. What does this mean, and how can I get it to stop? ANSWER: There are lots of reasons your cucumbers could be turning yellow, with overripeness being the most common. Of course, before trying to diagnose the problem with … [Read more...]
Growing Cucumbers in Pots with These Easy Tips
No ground for growing? You can still pick fresh cucumbers for your cold salad. Cucumber vines may get tangled and unruly in containers, but other than that cukes are well suited to container growing. … [Read more...]
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