If you’ve had pests, cover freshly planted cucumber seeds with row covers, netting, or a berry basket; this will keep them from digging out the seeds. You can also grow cucumbers in containers! Check out this video to learn more about how to plant cucumbers. Growing When seedlings emerge...
Cucumber plants face a lot of challenges when going into the ground in the spring. First, there is the threat of a frost or a late freeze that often injures and stunts a plant’s early growth. In addition, the cool and wet spring conditions often leave plants vulnerable to mildew and sl...
When is the best time to plant cantaloupe seeds?Plant cantaloupe seeds after the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 70°F (21°C). How deep should I plant cantaloupe seeds?Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil. What kind of soil is best for cantaloupes?Cantaloupes th...
How to grow Cucumbers. Growing cucumber vegetable plants in your home garden from seed to harvest. Recipes. Grow better with Gardener's Net.
Add sliced radish to a cucumber or tomato sandwich or salad. Winter radish can be cut into long strips; dip each strip into a beaten egg, then into crumbs and then fry it. You can sprout radish seeds. Use radish sprouts and microgreens on salads and sandwiches. ...
Planting Cucumber Seeds or Seedlings Once your container and potting mix are ready, it’s time to plant cucumber seeds or seedlings in your pot. You can either start your seeds indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost date or sow them directly in the pot after the danger of frost has...
Cucumber seeds or seedlings Prepared soil Peat pots (for transplanting) How to Plant Cucumbers: To increase the length of your growing season, start seeds indoors about six weeks before the last frost for your area. Use biodegradable peat pots that you can set directly into the garden so you...
Growing pumpkins isn’t tricky and is a great everyday gardening activity. Learn how to plant pumpkin seeds ahead! But before you start planting pumpkin seeds, bear an eye that you’ll require plenty of space in your backyard for spacing across the seedlings. ...
When to Plant Watermelons In cool climates with short growing seasons, start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before yourlast frost date. Plan to transplant seedlings into the garden about 2 weeks after that date or when the soil has warmed to at least 65°F (18°C). ...
There’s nothing more disappointing than watching a healthy, vigorous plant run out of time to bring its fruit to maturity because of an early fall frost. Choose a variety that will mature within your growing season or consider starting your seeds indoors and setting out transplants after your...