When it comes to growing cucumbers in the home garden, there are a few things to consider. The first is what variety of cucumber to grow, so here are the best varieties of cucumbers for any size garden!
There are many different types of cucumbers available, from slicing cucumbers that you can use for fresh eating, to pickling cucumbers that are perfect for making pickles, to bush varieties that take up less space in the garden and can be grown in containers. Let’s check out the best varieties of cucumbers for the home garden!
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Cucumbers are a summertime favorite in the home garden. If you’ve never considered growing cucumbers, here are a few reasons why you should:
There’s something about cucumber snacks, cucumber sandwiches and cucumber water that just screams summer.Cucumbers are rich in vitamin A, potassium and magnesium. They also have a high water content which makes them great for staying hydrated on hot days!
Before choosing a specific variety of cucumbers to grow in the home garden, consider the different types of cucumbers and what they’re best used for.
For space saving, try growing cucumbers vertically. Find my post here all about how to grow cucumbers vertically either in containers or the ground.
When it comes to slicing cucumbers, there are many different varieties to choose from. Length, seeds, and length of time to harvest are all factors in choosing a cucumber variety. Here are a few of our favorites:
Interested in pickling from your vegetable garden this year? These smaller varieties of cucumbers are perfect for picking and range from small petite cucumbers for gherkins to larger varieties great for making big dill pickles.
Short of space but still want to grow cucumbers? Try a bush variety that can easily be grow in a container or raised garden bed. Bush cucumbers don’t vine and instead form a bush, making them easier to maintain and have in smaller spaces.
Looking for something a little different in your cucumber garden? These fun and unique cucumber varieties range from lemon shaped cukes to long and curved varieties from Asia! Find something fun to grow this year!
So, whatever varieties of cucumbers you choose to grow this year, choose at least one that is new to you! I enjoyed growing lemon cucumbers last year for the first time (as well as lemon squash!). If you have a favorite type of cucumber that you’d like to share, leave a comment below and let us know! Gardeners are always learning!
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