When grown indoors, cucumbers need nutrient-rich, somewhat acidic, and well-draining potting soil. Meekins recommends Fafard Ultra Container Mix. Ideal temperatures for cucumber plants are around 75 ...

We put cucumbers through dozens of storage tests—washed, unwashed, bagged, wrapped, and chilled—to find the most effective ways to keep them fresh and crunchy. Though cucumbers are best eaten within ...

Food safety experts and a registered dietician nutritionist weigh in. I think of summer and outdoor lunches when I think of cucumbers—they add such a refreshing crunch to salads, sandwiches, and ...

Fresh cucumbers are fantastic — when you get a good one. It's all too easy to end up with a cucumber that turns mushy fast. Thankfully, keeping a few tips in mind can help you pick better vegetables.