Cucumbers are wonderful plants that will grow well in a summer garden, but if you're short on space, you can also raise them in pots and containers. Not only is this method more convenient, but it ...

A pot 12 to 24 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep is an ideal size to start growing cucumbers. For best success, provide your cucumber plant with a trellis or some other support so the plant can ...

Q. I have a couple of questions regarding growing veggies in pots. I live in an apartment. I have done this for several years, but this year things did not go well. I grew cucumber for the first time, ...

The cucumber plant germinates easily, grows quickly, and produces lots of crunchy, kid-friendly vegetables, making this a rewarding crop for beginners as well as a trusty market-garden staple. If you ...

Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow, either in an unheated greenhouse or in a sunny spot outside. You can even grow some varieties in a hanging basket. There's no need to have slimy cucumbers at the ...

Cucumbers are hungry crops that need lots of water and feed to ensure they produce a bumper crop of fruits. If you want a bounty of cucumbers for salads or sandwiches throughout the summer, then ...

Cucumbers are the quintessential salad addition and once they have started cropping, you know it's summer. They are very prolific plants – a single plant can produce 40 cucumbers. Nothing makes you ...

A gardener caring for a small herb plant on her balcony. - Sana Grebinets/Getty Images Growing your own edible garden can save you money during your trips to the grocery store and keep your pantry ...

Q. I have a couple of questions regarding growing veggies in pots. I live in an apartment. I have done this for several years, but this year things did not go well. I grew cucumber for the first time, ...