What is a “burpless” cucumber? Well, back in your great-grandparents’ day, the standard slicing cucumbers had their full complement of cucurbitacins — bitter compounds that provoked burping in many ...

Cucumbers come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and flavors beyond the familiar 8-inch slicing variety often found in grocery store aisles. While the classic slicing cucumber is a useful salad ...

Properly spacing cucumber plants is key for healthy growth and a bountiful harvest. Overcrowding hinders cucumber growth and production. Vining and bush-type cucumber varieties have different spacing ...

Cucumbers are a warm-season crop that come in vining and more compact bush varieties. Plant cucumbers in late May or when soil temperatures consistently reach at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Manage ...

Choose compact cucumber varieties and use a large pot with drainage holes. Use well-draining potting soil, water daily, and fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Install a sturdy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Want to boost your cucumber yield? Follow these guidelines to get the most out of your cucumber plants this summer. A cucumber ...