The Best Cucumbers to Grow in Minnesota
Short-season, disease-resistant cucumber types built for a roughly five-month window are the safe bet across Minnesota.
When to Plant Cucumbers in Michigan
Cucumbers go in the ground in Michigan once the soil has warmed past the frost line, roughly the first two weeks of June for most of the Lower Peninsula…
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in Michigan
Michigan gardeners get the most reliable harvest from quick-maturing pickling and bush-type cucumbers, plus parthenocarpic varieties for high tunnels or…
When to Plant Cucumbers in Massachusetts
Cucumbers in Massachusetts go into the ground after the last spring frost risk has passed at your specific location, typically not before mid-to-late May…
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in Massachusetts
The best cucumber types for Massachusetts are pickling and bush varieties for gardeners with a shorter inland season, and full-size vining slicers or…
When to Plant Cucumbers in Maryland
Cucumbers go into Maryland ground once the last spring frost has passed and soil has warmed, roughly mid-to-late April on the Eastern Shore and into May…
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in Maryland
Maryland gardeners get a frost-free window long enough to grow almost any cucumber type from seed to harvest, so the real decision isn’t about…
When to Plant Cucumbers in Manitoba
The mean last spring frost for Manitoba is May 23, and the mean first fall frost is September 22, both measured at Winnipeg Richardson International…
What Eats Pumpkin in Delaware, and When
Four insects on Delaware’s documented pest list feed on pumpkin: cucumber beetles, squash bug, squash vine borer, and squash beetle.
What Eats Potato in Delaware, and When
In Delaware, potato foliage answers to two confirmed feeders: the Colorado potato beetle and the tomato hornworm, both documented by University of…