by Jim Aldwin Growing plants upwards instead of outwards can save you considerable space, and cucumbers, with their natural instinct for climbing, are perfect candidates for this method. Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are a favorite among home gardeners due to their ease of … [Read more...]
How often should I water cucumbers?
QUESTION: How often should I water cucumbers? Should it be every day, or less often than that? I am hoping for a big harvest this season so I want to do it right. - Emily S GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: It's hard to say exactly how many times a week or a precise number, because a … [Read more...]
Pruning Cucumber Plants for a Bigger Harvest, Explained
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you get overwhelmed by your cucumber plants? If you aren’t aware of how to properly prune the plants to keep them under control, they can easily take over your garden. Even if you trellis your cucumbers, some still manage to take over an area. This … [Read more...]
What type of cucumber is used for cornichons?
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...]
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