Bitter cucumbers can be a major disappointment after all the hard work that goes into a harvest. These are the most common causes and how to prevent them.

Cucumbers are a popular vegetable among hobby gardeners and self-sustainers. When planting this vegetable, it's important to pay attention not only to the cucumber itself but also to the plants on ...

For cucumber plants to produce a bumper crop, here's how to determine the right amount of space different types of cucumbers require, plus space-saving techniques to maximize your harvest.

Seeing your cucumber leaves turning yellow can indicate that the cucumber plants are stressed by pests, diseases, or other factors.

Q: Last year, my cucumber plants kept wilting, no matter how moist the soil was. How can I help them fare better this year? A: You probably ran into bacterial wilt, a common disease that affects ...

If your cucumber plant has too many leaves, this creates more opportunities for diseases like powdery mildew to develop due to reduced airflow around the plant.

Pests and diseases are biotic factors that impact an ecosystem and its organisms. Examples: those deer mowing your hostas to ...

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Cucumber plants need at least 6 hours of direct light daily to grow; they can become stunted and pale in low-light gardens. However, too much bright sun can cause blanched leaves and sunscald, ...

Q: Last year, my cucumber plants kept wilting, no matter how moist the soil was. How can I help them fare better this year? A: You probably ran into bacterial wilt, a common disease that affects ...