Cucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable, but they're not without their issues. Here is a look at a few of the most prominent pests and potential diseases of cucumbers. Cucumber Beetles as Prominent Pests Cucumber beetles strike fear into the heart of cucumber lovers because they’re so detrimental to this favorite crop. Overwintering in the ...
Read More | Pest PatrolI don’t usually get excited about cucumbers. I have three reasons why not: 1) The plants usually take up way too much room in my garden, 2) the fruit ends up being way too big and seedy, and 3) other than using in a tzatziki sauce or making my mom’s old-school cucumber salad, I can’t ...
Read More | Just VeggiesThe first small squash and cucumbers that begin to grow on my plants each summer usually turn golden yellow (but not necessarily), then brown and then rot and fall off. I’ve thought nothing of it, really, aside from being momentarily curious and then promptly distracted by some weeds or another problem in the garden. I ...
Read More | Just VeggiesI counted last year’s cucumber harvest on one hand. It was dismal. Whether it was the up-and-down weather, an unhealthy plant or a combination of the two, my cucumber was a disappointment. This year, however, will be the year of cucumber overload. I’m growing a variety that predicts a bushel of cucumbers—it’s even in the ...
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