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 ...

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 ...

Plant cucumbers outside after the last frost once the soil has warmed to 60°F to 70°F, which is generally late May to early June. Start cucumber seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, and ...

Harvesting cucumbers too early or too late leaves you with an undersized crop or bitter, yellow fruit that no one wants to eat. But while harvesting at the wrong time is a big issue when growing ...