When grown indoors, cucumbers need nutrient-rich, somewhat acidic, and well-draining potting soil. Meekins recommends Fafard ...

Cucumbers are widely grown for their refreshing flavor and delightful crunch. Their unique texture adds a satisfying element to salads, sandwiches, and a variety of other culinary creations. But if ...

Cucumbers are among the most popular garden vegetables, and growing them can be rewarding and delicious. Cucumbers thrive in Iowa’s warm summer and quickly produce a bounty of fresh, homegrown ...

It’s not too early to begin planning next year’s garden. If your cucumbers are not doing well and your neighbor is harvesting a bumper crop, ask what variety they are growing and any tips they might ...

Proper spacing is important between plants and between rows. Cucumbers are prolific producers. A single cucumber plant can yield about 1 to 3 pounds of fruit per week, or a total of 20 to 25 pounds of ...

Unlike other cucumbers, English cucumbers have very few seeds in the center, if they have any at all. Without these seeds, the flavor profile of an English cucumber is much sweeter. Its delicate skin ...

Cucumbers are one of the world's favorite foods. In fact, in the U.S, people eat more than 8 pounds of cucumber every year, per Statista. The plant's popularity has been bolstered even more in the ...