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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I am, for the first time, growing cantaloupe. I have a couple of questions. Since I’m still just in the blooming stage, do you think the heat of summer will catch up with me and prevent producing any ...