Cucumbers

Cucumbers are one of the most productive plants you can grow in a home garden. A single healthy vine can keep your kitchen stocked with fresh cucumbers for weeks, and then some. In fact, most gardeners eventually run into the opposite problem: too many cucumbers, too fast, especially the ones that hide under the leaves and get overripe before you spot them. The good news is that overripe and overgrown cucumbers don’t have to go to waste, we’ve got recipes for using them up. Below you’ll find our tips for growing cucumbers, dealing with common pests, and making the most of a big harvest, including what to do when you’re buried in cucumbers.