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As with a home grown tomato, there is no substitute for a home grown cucumber either. Fresh Cucs are crisp, crunchy and full of fresh flavor. Grow several varieties for eating and pickling.
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how to make newspaper pots for seedlings | video
by dig the dirt editor on December 03, 2010
Making newspaper pots to grow your seedlings is... read more
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Top Cucumber articles
Here are our favorite Cucumber articles and resources. Be sure to check out the Cucumber Articles and Posts tab for more Cucumber posts and content!
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Weekend Project: Build a Better Garden Bed
by chief cultivator on March 19, 2010
1. Start at ground level. Work in wheel... read more
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amazing markers and stakes
by FigTree on January 26, 2010
So I was very inspired by one of the photos tha... read more
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getting started with starting seeds
by dig the dirt editor on December 21, 2009
Raising plants fr... read more
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Grocery Gardening
by dig the dirt editor on December 11, 2009
With the combined efforts of powerhouses Jean A... read more
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The All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook
by dig the dirt editor on December 08, 2009
Mel Bartholomew, the author of this amazin... read more
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Seed Starting 101
by FigTree on November 12, 2009
You can start your entire garden in an afternoo... read more
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Growing Up: Vertical Gardens
by dig the dirt editor on April 24, 2009
If garden space is at a premium, you can still ... read more
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Interplanting
by nematode on April 24, 2009
Another way to grow a lot of vegetables in a sm... read more
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Tips for a Successful Kitchen Garden
by dig the dirt editor on April 24, 2009
Dream big, plant small. If you don’... read more
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The Kitchen Garden: Basics
by dig the dirt editor on April 24, 2009
Get An Early Start | Warm Weather Crops |... read more
Cucumber spotlight
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Cucumis sativus 'Suyo Long' variety produces large quantities of 10-16" long, curvaceous fruits. Remarkable Chinese with spiny skin that protects the delicious, crispy, non-bitter flesh. Almost seedless, the fruits of 'Suyo Long' are burpless, crisp, and tender. Planting depth: .5-1 inch. Days to germination: 4-12 days. 60-70 days to maturity.
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by dig the dirt editor on December 09, 2010
Renee's Garden has all the seeds you need for y... read more
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urban garden | building raised beds
by dig the dirt editor on November 10, 2010
For your urban garden, it is best to make these... read more
Cucumber Q&A
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What does it mean if the stem of my squash plant splits? Answer this
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The edges of the leaves of my cucumber seedlings look like they're burned... what should I do? Answer this
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