Cucumber

Simply put, that slimy white film is a sign of spoilage. When cucumbers become mushy or slimy on the outside, it’s an indicator that they’re… Read More »Should Persian Cucumbers Be Soft?

If it’s firm it’s fine, if its squishy or slimy it needs binning. If part of it is squishy, cut that off and eat the… Read More »Is Cucumber Okay To Eat Out Of Date?

A compost pile containing coffee grounds will help in improving the soil’s structure and fertility and thus, benefit the cucumbers. A compost containing coffee grounds… Read More »Do Cucumbers Like Coffee Grounds And Eggshells?

Cucumbers sometimes wilt during periods of high heat, especially when the heat is accompanied by drying winds. In these conditions, the leaves lose water more… Read More »Do Cucumbers Wilt In Heat?

Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant commonly suffer sunburn, but other vegetable crops including melon, squash, cucumber, bean, pea and sweet corn can also suffer from sunburn… Read More »Can Cucumbers Get Sunburned?

Cucumber’s can be a bit fussy about position. In cool zones, they love nothing more than a spot in full sun. However, in areas with… Read More »Can Cucumbers Grow In The Shade?

According to Dr. Wechsler, cucumbers contain vitamin C and caffeic acid, ingredients that combat inflamed or irritated skin, as well as potassium, sulfate, and vitamins… Read More »How Do I Protect My Sunburned Cucumbers?

If you see any mold growth on the skin, don’t eat it. Even though you can cut off mold — along with an inch or… Read More »Can I Eat Cucumber With Fungus?

Spray the cucumber plants with fungicide registered to treat blight in cucumber plants immediately after the first sign of infection. The plant pathologists at North… Read More »What Do You Spray Cucumbers For Blight?

Wild cucumber has deeply lobed leaves and inflated fruits, while bur cucumber has broad, shallowly lobed leaves and the fruit is much smaller and not… Read More »How Can You Tell A Wild Cucumber?