Growing Cucumbers

Summer is the perfect time to replant your cucumber crop with ease - simply by sowing a few seeds. And can it ever lead to an amazing late-season rush of fresh cucumbers! Unfortunately, by mid-summer, many cucumber plants begin to fail. Whether growing in a traditional garden, raised beds or in containers, the beloved vegetable…

Looking for a few simple and effective methods to protect your cucumber plants from the dreaded cucumber beetle? The cucumber beetle is by far the most dangerous and destructive pest to cucumber plants. As you will see below, a single bite from a cucumber beetle can actually cause bacterial wilt. Unfortunately, that can spell the…

When it comes to the easiest, most productive and best method to grow an incredible harvest of cucumbers, you simply can't beat growing cucumbers in straw bales. What started out as an experiment a few years back has now officially become the only way we now grow our cucumber plants. Seriously, for us, it can't…

Whether you grow your cucumber plants in a garden, raised beds, containers or straw bales, with just a few simple tips, you can have your plants growing like crazy - and have your best harvest ever this year! Who doesn't want to get the most from their cucumber plants? After all, a good crop means…

If you are looking to make amazing pickles from your fresh cucumbers this year, you need to try the National Pickling Cucumber plant - it is by far the best cucumber plant we have ever grown for making nearly every type of delicious pickle you can imagine! One thing is for sure, we love making…

When it comes to growing cucumbers, following a few key tips can make all the difference between struggling plants, or a massive harvest. And if you love cucumbers, a big harvest means plenty of cukes for salads, fresh eating, pickling and more! Here is a look at 7 key tips to help you grow your…

Making great homemade pickles all begins with selecting and growing the right pickling cucumber varieties. Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetable plants grown in the backyard garden. And one of reasons so many grow them? To make crunchy, delicious pickles of course! Although any variety of cucumber can be pickled, there are many…