Cucumbers need warm temperatures of at least 60°F to germinate and mature. If planting in outdoor containers, wait until after the final frost in your hardiness zone. Southern climates can start ...

There are few summer crops more refreshing than a perfectly crisp cucumber. Whether you're making a tangy cucumber salad or assembling perfect little cucumber sandwiches for a summertime bridal shower ...

Follow these simple tips to grow cucumbers in pots in a sunny spot.

Cucumbers contain varying degrees of organic compounds called cucurbitacins, which are similar to the compounds used to make turpentine. These compounds can give cucumbers a very bitter taste. "It's ...

Cucumbers can easily be grown in pots, and varieties with "bush" in their names are usually the best option. A pot 12 to 24 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep is an ideal size to start growing ...