When to Plant Cucumbers in New Mexico
In New Mexico, cucumbers go into the ground after the last spring frost window closes, roughly March 31 to April 12 depending on where you sit relative…
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in New Mexico
Cucumbers in New Mexico do best when the choice is made by type, not by chasing a specific brand name.
Zucchini, Yellow Squash and the Rest: What Differs
Zucchini, yellow crookneck, yellow straightneck and pattypan all belong to the same species, Cucurbita pepo.
When to Plant Cucumbers in New Jersey
Cucumbers go into New Jersey soil once nights stay reliably above 50°F and the ground itself has warmed, which for most of the state lands from mid-May…
What to Do When It All Comes At Once
The fix is simple, even if the pile of squash on the counter isn’t: harvest small and often, process what you pick within a day or two, give away the…
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in New Jersey
Almost any cucumber type can mature in New Jersey’s roughly seven-month frost-free window, so the choice isn’t really about days-to-harvest.
A Second Sowing of Squash, and Why
Summer squash burns through its own productivity fast. A single spring sowing gives a heavy few weeks of picking, then a slow, disappointing collapse…
When to Plant Cucumbers in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the safe window to direct-sow cucumbers outdoors runs from late April into May, keyed to the Manchester-area last spring frost of April…
A Squash Plant That Collapses Overnight
A summer squash plant that looks fine one evening and lies flat the next morning is almost never a watering problem.
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s growing season runs long enough at low elevation for most cucumber types, but its cool summers change the calculus.