Master Gardener: Cucumbers Need Mulch, Water, and Disease Control to Taste Good - Tri-County Tribune

Master Gardener: Cucumbers need mulch, water, and disease control to taste good - Tri-County Tribune

By Chris HimmelwrightPratt County Master GardenerPratt County Research and Extension Services Bitter Cucumbers A bitter taste in cucumbers is the result of stress that can… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

How Cucumbers Got Longer – And Why It’s A Big Deal For Farming

Cucumbers, a summer favourite in salads and sandwiches, are not only an important commercial crop but also valuable model plants advancing genomic research. A collaborative study between the John Innes Centre and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) combined genomic analysis and experiments to explore molecular differences between wild cucumbers and their domesticated counterparts. Focusing on the genetics behind fruit elongation …