Cucumbers and squash grow well in the city. In terms of reliability they grow better than tomatoes. If a summer is part wet and part dry they thrive while tomatoes struggle. With climbing vine and bush varieties they can be used to create an under-story and an over-story in a growing area. Time of harvesting …Read More about Growing cucumbers gallery
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First cucumbers
Cucumbers are great producers for small city gardens. These climbing vines grow well in containers or in soil, work well in shaded gardens and produce fruit steadily over the summer months. Their bright yellow flowers are a favourite of bees with each then turning into a cucumber. The smaller varieties of cucumber (up to 20cm) …Read More about First cucumbers
Cucumber progress
Two or three cucumber plants in a garden will provide a steady supply of fresh cucumbers over the summer months. The smaller varieties of cucumber (Muncher and La Diva 1, for example) produce better than the larger varieties. Both sizes however do grow well in city gardens with restricted exposure to sunshine. The plants are …Read More about Cucumber progress
Cucumber progress report
Cucumbers grow remarkably well in city gardens. They are climbing vines that need to be supported and each plant can produce half a dozen fruit over the growing season. By having several varieties, planted in the ground or in containers, most household needs can be met. Cucumbers start quite easily from seed. The small plants …Read More about Cucumber progress report