Cucumber: Fruit or Vegetable? We Answer Your Question
Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The short answer is that cucumbers are considered both a fruit and…
Cucumber Types and Varieties: A Primer
There are four main classifications: slicing cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, burpless cucumbers and bush cucumbers. Slicing cucumbers are the “average” cucumber…
How to Plant Cucumbers
Cucumbers thrive best with lots of sun and regular watering. Young and mature plants need regular feedings of soil that…
Knowing When to Pick Cucumbers
Your cucumbers should have a nice light or green color when they’re ready for harvest. They should be firm to the touch,…
Growing Cucumbers in Containers: A Guide
To grow cucumbers in containers, choose bush variety cucumbers that have smaller foliage. Plant your cucumber seeds in seedling pots,…
Planning Proper Cucumber Spacing
Cucumbers are a home growers favourite. They are a warm-weather crop, and if grown in appropriate conditions, they can produce…
