Cucumber

Climbing Cucumbers Cucumbers do well if they can climb a fence or trellis. The tendrils of the vine help them climb the structures which keeps… Read More »What Is A Climbing Cucumber?

Garden cucumbers are the most common cucumbers in North America. They are relatively smooth-skinned and dark green. Cucumbers sold at grocery stores tend to be… Read More »What Is The Most Common Type Of Cucumber?

Long English Cucumber Long English Cucumbers have a good crunch with thin, delicate skin that’s easy to digest. The best part: you don’t even need… Read More »What Is The Best Cucumber To Snack On?

Answer: Cucumbers will not cross-pollinate with squashes, pumpkins, muskmelons, or watermelons. What can cross-pollinate with watermelon? Watermelons and citron both belong to the same genus:… Read More »Can You Cross Breed A Watermelon And Cucumber?

No, cucumbers and melons are different fruit. However, they share quite a few similarities since they both belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. Are cucumbers fruit… Read More »Is A Cucumber Melon Real?

Cucamelon: Not the Love Child of a Cucumber and a Watermelon Originally hailing from Central America, where they’ve been eaten for centuries, cucamelons look like… Read More »What Is A Cross Between A Cucumber And A Melon Called?

Varieties such as ‘Burpee Hybrid,’ ‘County Fair 83,’ ‘Dasher 11,’ ‘Liberty Hybrid,’ ‘Saladin,’ ‘Slice Master Hybrid,’ ‘Slice Nice,’ ‘Sweet Slice’ or ‘Sweet Success’ are popular… Read More »What Types Of Cucumbers Are Vining?

Cucumber plants that are watered inadequately or inconsistently will produce misshapen cucumbers. Remember, too, that plants growing in pots tend to dry out quicker than… Read More »Why Are My Cucumbers Growing Pointy?

Persian Cucumbers A big difference, however, is that Persians come in a greater range of lengths—some shorter, some longer, and sometimes with slightly bumpy skin… Read More »Are Kirby And Persian Cucumbers The Same?

They tend to be shorter than English or Armenian, so they are easier to use up. Great for pickling, Kirby cucumbers have a thicker and… Read More »What’S The Difference Between Kirby Cucumbers And Regular Cucumbers?