Read more about the article Cucumber Early Blight (Alternaria): How to Identify and Treat
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Cucumber Early Blight (Alternaria): How to Identify and Treat

Nothing tastes better than a salad featuring homegrown lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers! But cucumbers, like other garden favorites, are susceptible to diseases like powdery mildew, downy mildew, and anthracnose. In this article, we will learn about Alternaria or early blight, another disease that can affect cucumbers and other cucurbits like watermelon, cantaloupe, zucchini, acorn squash, and butternut squash,…

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Read more about the article How to Save Cucumber Seeds
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How to Save Cucumber Seeds

Cucumbers are one of the most popular crops to grow for beginner and experienced gardeners alike!  Not only are they easy to grow, but they also make a refreshing addition to a summer salad, not to mention crisp pickles or a tasty relish. It is not surprising, therefore, that growers…

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Read more about the article How to Protect Cucurbits From Pickleworms
Young pickleworm, John L. Capinera, University of Florida

How to Protect Cucurbits From Pickleworms

Pickleworms first appeared in the United States in 1869 when they were discovered inside pickling cucumbers, hence the name.  While this caterpillar does attack cucumbers, it prefers summer squashes, like yellow squash, zucchini, and pattypan (scallop) squash.  It will also attack other cucurbits like cantaloupe, pumpkin, winter squash, and sometimes watermelon, although it is…

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Read more about the article 6 Reasons Why Cucumbers are Deformed
Deformed cucumber from incomplete pollination, Okra In My Garden

6 Reasons Why Cucumbers are Deformed

It can be frustrating to patiently wait for cucumbers to mature on the vine only to discover that the beautiful produce you longed for is deformed.  When something like this happens, the first question we tend to ask is, what went wrong?  The second question is, what can I do…

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Read more about the article Spinach, Cucumber, and Basil Soup
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Spinach, Cucumber, and Basil Soup

Spinach, Cucumber, and Basil SoupOne thing about living in a warmer climate is that you have to wait a long time for "soup weather."  A seriously long time.  Thankfully, there are some soups that we Southerners can eat during the warmer months that don't make us feel like we have…

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Read more about the article 5 Reasons Cucumber and Squash Plants Lack Female Flowers
Female (left) and male (right) zucchini flowers, Okra In My Garden

5 Reasons Cucumber and Squash Plants Lack Female Flowers

Some vegetable plants, like cucumber, zucchini, and squash, have both male and female flowers.  Pollen from the stamen of the male flower must be transported to the ovary (which looks like a miniature version of the fruit) on the female flower.  This usually occurs courtesy of bees and other pollinating…

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Read more about the article How to Grow the Best Container Garden Cucumbers
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How to Grow the Best Container Garden Cucumbers

Fresh cut cucumbers are synonymous with summer.  Whether pickled, or used as an ingredient in soups, salads or refreshing drinks, this garden staple is a must.Here’s how to grow the best container cucumbers to enjoy all season long!Container and Soil TypeAs with any plant, especially those grown in containers, the…

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