With a bit of vision, anyone without lots of space can enjoy the rewarding experience of growing and harvesting cucumbers, whether in a small vegetable garden, or on a deck, patio, or balcony.
After transplanting you may want to cover plants with fleece, if there are still some cold winds. Keep the area weed free and watch for the first fruits from late July. Once fruiting begins and if ...
Cover, water and label. Put in a propagator to germinate. If growing indoors, plant two cucumbers in a growing bag at the end of May and support with a garden cane attached to the ceiling of the ...
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IN DAYS GONE by, the pickled cucumber—or gherkin, in British parlance—had a humble role in food. It showed up ornamentally or in tiny, grease-cutting portions on burgers and charcuterie boards.
In the USA, pickled cucumbers and gherkins are flavoured with dill; in India, it is used as a vegetable in regional dishes. It is combined with yoghurt and soured cream in Greece and Turkey ...