Plant viruses pose a serious and ongoing threat to global agriculture in tropical to temperate regions. Among the most damaging are begomoviruses, a group of DNA viruses spread by whiteflies that ...

Managing striped cucumber beetles in the Mid-Atlantic presents unique challenges, particularly due to limited control from pyrethroids on the Delmarva Peninsula, which are no longer recommended for ...

Have you ever heard about the Creeping Cucumber? How does it look and taste? Is it edible and healthy? Where can we usually find this creeping cucumber? If you’re as curious as me, then find out more ...

Introduction: The rapid growth of the global population and intensive agricultural activities has posed serious environmental challenges. In response, there is an increasing demand for sustainable ...

Are the leaves of your cucumber plants wilting despite consistent watering? Do you notice brown, white, or yellow spots on the leaves or cucumbers? Your cucumber plant may be infected by bacterial, ...

In Brazil, cucurbits account for 23% of all vegetables sold, and there are several species that are economically important in the national supply as a result of high consumer acceptance, e.g., melons ...

Why Grow Cucumbers at Home? Let’s be honest – store-bought cucumbers can be hit or miss. Sometimes they’re fresh and crunchy, other times they’re soft and disappointing. When you grow your own, you ...

Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in several Ohio counties. Growers should protect crops with preventative fungicide applications. Scouting for downy mildew is crucial, looking for specific ...

Karen is a writer and editor with more than 25 years of print and digital media experience working in newspapers, educational publishing, marketing, nonprofits, and magazines. Cucumbers are one of the ...

The long, warm days of summer cause veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash to jump into overdrive. They seem to grow a few inches each day and begin cranking out fruits that demand near-daily ...

Audrey Morgan is an associate food editor at Food & Wine with over seven years of experience covering food and drinks. She has held staff positions at Liquor.com and Food Network Magazine, and her ...