Cucumbers are among the most satisfying summer crops to grow, but harvesting them at the right time can make the difference between a tender, crisp bite and something seedy or bitter. Luckily, it's ...

Anyone who grows their own fruit and vegetables will know that it takes time and commitment to produce a crop. Growing your own is not a five-minute wonder that results in a quick reward. Apart from ...

Harvesting cucumbers too early or too late leaves you with an undersized crop or bitter, yellow fruit that no one wants to eat. But while harvesting at the wrong time is a big issue when growing ...

The other day I was in the IT Department in Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences setting up my new computer with IT wizard Jill Paige, and as we were waiting for the computer to do its thing, we were ...

Cucumbers are widely grown for their refreshing flavor and delightful crunch. Their unique texture adds a satisfying element to salads, sandwiches, and a variety of other culinary creations. But if ...