Nothing says summer like the first bite of a crispy cucumber. And when you grow cucumbers in your own garden, that first bite is followed by a plentiful supply of fresh cukes all season long.

Cucumbers are one of the easiest plants you can grow in your summer garden, but just how many cucumbers you can expect to harvest from a single plant depends on several different factors. Some of it ...

This tender crop grows best in areas with full sun and well-draining soil. Growing your own cucumbers to pickle or add crunch to salads is easier than you may think. This tender fruit loves warm ...

Cucumbers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and should be planted outdoors only after soil temperatures reach at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit, typically a few weeks after the last frost. To keep ...

Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, be served as a snack, or be made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In May, reader Greg in Parma emailed about his problems getting specific vegetables to grow in his garden. “I have a 20- by 40-foot garden and over the past 30 years, I have ...

Hoping to enjoy cucumbers during the off-season? Here's how you can grow this vegetable from the comfort of your own home.

Learn about cucumber melon plant history and pick up some frugal gardening ideas to get your garden growing. When I say the word “cucumber,” perhaps your imagination conjures up a cylindrical, ...

Cucumbers are a crop that I can remember helping to pick for as long as I can remember. I don’t think my parents have ever grown a vegetable garden that didn’t include cucumbers. So it’s no surprise I ...