Here's how to choose the best cucumbers for pickling, whether you're planting them or shopping at the farmers market.

Nothing says summer like a burger off the grill topped with crispy, homemade pickles. And where do those pickles come from? The oft-overlooked cucumber. While there are two primary types of ...

Growing your own cucumbers to pickle or add crunch to salads is easier than you may think. This tender fruit loves warm weather and can grow in the ground or containers, so long as the plants receive ...

There are hundreds of varieties of cucumbers but they all fall under one of two categories. "There are two classes of cucumber: the slicing type and the pickling type," Trinklein said. "Fact of life ...

Cucumbers are among the most popular garden vegetables, and growing them can be rewarding and delicious. Cucumbers thrive in Iowa’s warm summer and quickly produce a bounty of fresh, homegrown ...

I've been growing a garden for more than 30 years, and if you were to ask me what's my favorite vegetable, the answer for sure would be the tomato, even though technically it's a fruit. Besides eating ...

Plant cucumbers outside after the last frost once the soil has warmed to 60°F to 70°F, which is generally late May to early June. Start cucumber seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, and ...

TEXAS — Texas is a major player in the pickle industry since the climate is perfect for growing cucumbers. Pickles have become a staple in Texas food culture as a side or topping with barbecue.