Curious about cucumbers? In this complete guide, learn how to grow cucumbers from seed to harvest, including tips on selecting the best varieties, sowing techniques, plant care, and the ideal time to ...

Lemon cucumbers—which get their name from the smaller, yellow, lemon-sized fruits that they produce—are a great addition to any garden. Plant some today to enjoy your home-grown harvest in salads, ...

Because cucumbers are both satisfying on their own and versatile in many dishes, growing them indoors guarantees a fresh, ...

The cucumber plant germinates easily, grows quickly, and produces lots of crunchy, kid-friendly vegetables, making this a rewarding crop for beginners as well as a trusty market-garden staple. If you ...

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 ...

This type of cucumber plant grows best indoors because it doesn't rely on pollination. Here's what you should know to care ...

For anyone venturing into the world of fruit and vegetable gardening, cucumbers might be the perfect start. Budding gardeners can purchase cucumber seeds for as little as 99p and can begin growing ...

Start sowing your cucumber seeds any time between March and June Sow your seeds a month earlier if you'll be growing them in a heated greenhouse If you're sowing straight into your garden, you can ...

Hand holding a ripe cucumber in garden - so vv/Shutterstock If you're used to growing cucumbers in your garden, you must know how vulnerable they can be to damage from pests like aphids and beetles.

The genome of the cucumber has been sequenced by an international consortium lead by Chinese and US institutions. The cucumber genome will give insight into the genetics of the whole cucurbit family, ...