Cucumbers

Cucumber Hollow Heart: Reasons For Cucumber Hollow In Middle

My friend's mother makes the most incredible, crisp, spicy pickles I've ever had. She has forty years of experience, but even so, she has had her share of problems. One such issue has been hollow heart in cucumbers. Read here for more info.

By Amy Grant

What Are Pickleworms: Tips For Treating Pickleworms In Gardens

They may sound like the residents of your favorite fictitious childhood world, but pickleworms are serious business. In this article, we'll walk you through identifying pickleworm damage and tell what you can do about these nasty little caterpillars.

By Kristi Waterworth

Growing Boothby's Blonde Heirloom Cucumber

I love pickles, sweet or sour, and make no distinction between the two. They are equally welcome in my gaping jaw. Although pickling may sound intimidating, it is really quite easy and Boothby’s Blonde cucumbers are especially suited for sweet pickling.

By Amy Grant

Learn About The History Of Sikkim Cucumbers

Sikkim cucumber is one of the more interesting heirloom cucumber varieties. This odd-looking, chubby cucumber displays a webbed skin much like a cantaloupe; and instead of the typical deep green, Sikkim is rusty, orange-red in color. If this tidbit has piqued your curiosity, read on for more info.

By Mary H. Dyer

History Of Suyo Long Cucumber Plants

By Amy Grant

Learn About Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumbers

By Bonnie Grant

Tough Cucumber Skin – What Makes Cucumber Skins Tough

What makes cucumber skins tough? A tough cucumber skin is most likely the result of the variety of cucumber being grown. Learn more here.

By Amy Grant

Pickling Cucumber Varieties – How To Grow Cucumbers For Pickling

If you love pickles, you’ve noticed the varying pickling cucumber varieties. Some may be large and sliced lengthwise or in rounds, and some are small and pickled whole. So what is a pickling cucumber and how do you grow picklers? Find out in this article.

By Amy Grant

Keeping Cucumbers Fresh: Learn How To Store Cucumbers

Fortunately, many vegetables and fruits have long shelf lives. Some vegetables, such as cucumbers, don't have a long shelf life but can be preserved in ways that extend the storage life. Click this article to learn more about cucumber storage.

By Darcy Larum

Controlling Cucumber Beetles - How To Deter Cucumber Beetles In The Garden

Controlling cucumber beetles is very important for your garden if you grow cucumbers, melons or squash. Damage from cucumber beetles can devastate these plants. Get tips for controlling them here.

By Heather Rhoades

Armenian Cucumber Plant Info – Growing Armenian Cucumbers

If it looks like a cucumber and mostly tastes like one, is it a cucumber? Armenian cucumbers are actually more closely related to muskmelons.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Japanese Cucumber Info – What Is A Kyuri Japanese Cucumber

Japanese cucumbers look somewhat like the cucumbers we usually grow in the garden, but the taste is quite different. Read on for more info.

By Becca Badgett

Cucumbers Not Straight - Why Are My Cucumbers Curling?

Some denizens of the garden, like tomatoes or squash, may give little trouble, but cucumbers can be picky about growing conditions when they're fruiting, like curly cucumber fruit. Learn why this happens here.

By Kristi Waterworth

Cucumbers For Pots: Learn About Planting Cucumbers In A Container

Cucumbers are fun additions to the garden. However, the often viney plants can take up a lot of room. Planting cucumbers in a container conserves garden space. This article can help with that.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Spiny Cucumbers: Why Do My Cucumbers Get Prickly

If you've never seen spines on cucumbers, then you may be asking "why did my cucumbers get prickly, and are spiny cucumbers normal?" Let's investigate these questions and learn the answers in this article.

By Amy Grant