Cucumbers are climbing vines that are easy to grow. There are many different varieties from small, yellow lemon cucumbers to long and thin slicers. Cucumbers are usually divided into two groups: the smaller, faster growing varieties used for pickling and the larger varieties used for slicing. Try growing a "burpless" variety, these can be eaten with the skin left on. You get the benefit of the vitamins and minerals present in the cucumber skin without the associated stomach upset.
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Articles & Papers
The Farm & Garden library contains the following articles and papers on the subject of cucumbers:
- Growing Cucumbers by Farm & Garden
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Forum Discussions
The Farm & Garden Forums are a great resource for getting answers to your questions about how to start, grow, water, harvest, and prepare cucumbers. Here are a few select discussions:
- cucumbers gone wild!! by conaj
- questions about cucumber seedlings by lean_mean_green
- how do I pollinate cucumbers by hand? by njdvljim
- Need suggestions for salad greens to grow by Buffalogal
- burpless/parthenocarpic cucumbers by gon698
- Cucumbers cross-pollinated with pumpkins? by cucone021
- Canning burpless cucumbers by SandyC
- all discussions involving cucumbers
Cucumber Seeds
Here are a few sources of cucumber seeds to get you started.
Tools, Equipment, and Supplies
Sometimes the right tool or the right gadget can make your task much easier and your time in the garden more productive. Here's a list of tools and equipment suppliers that may have what you're looking for.
- Gardener's Supply Company
- Thompson & Morgan
- GEMPLER'S Online Store
- Gardening tools from Amazon
- Irrigation supplies from Amazon
- Seeders from Amazon
- Garden Carts from Amazon
- Row covers from Amazon
- Greenhouses from Amazon
Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your cucumbers.
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