Cucumbers are among the most satisfying summer crops to grow, but harvesting them at the right time can make the difference between a tender, crisp bite and something seedy or bitter. Luckily, it's ...
It is essential to know when cucumbers are ready to pick, to avoid hard, under-ripe or mushy, bitter, over-ripe fruit. Anyone growing cucumbers will be keenly anticipating harvest. Whether looking to ...
Fresh cucumbers growing in a garden on the vine. - Nicole Piepgras/Shutterstock If you've been dreaming of fresh, homegrown cucumbers but dread the long wait, the 'South Wind Slicer' (Cucumis sativus ...