It’s all about timing when harvesting cucumbers for eating fresh or preserving as dill or sweet pickles. Picking these low-calorie vegetables ensures the best flavor, greatest nutritional value and ...

Join us in this delightful exploration of the garden as we master the art of picking and pickling cucumbers. Discover the ...

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 ...

Harvesting cucumbers is not difficult, but timing is everything; knowing when to harvest cucumbers and how to pick them correctly is vital for healthy vines and more fruit. • When to pick cucumbers: ...

When it comes to U-pick fanaticism, berries seem to get all the summer lovin’, followed by corn and pumpkins in the fall. This time of year, however, there’s another important seasonal crop to ...

It’s a great year to grow some cucumbers, especially if you’re a fan of pickles. Growing cucumbers is easy, and you’ll be rewarded with a huge crop—but do you know the best cucumbers for pickling? The ...

Perhaps you were unaware of the pickles in our American past: Well before the States were the States, a ship`s chandler thought to store pickles on the ships that were crossing the Atlantic to explore ...

Growing your own cucumbers to pickle or add crunch to salads is easier than you may think. This tender fruit loves warm weather and can grow in the ground or containers, so long as the plants receive ...

If you planted cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) earlier this year, they are probably beginning to produce. Prolific like zucchini squash, you will have more than enough to use for your family and close ...