Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered by complex tissue culture requirements and environmental pressures such as climate change.

Every crunchy green Lebanese cucumber you eat in Australia has been grown using imported seeds. It's a huge expense for the commercial grower, averaging $300 per 1000 seeds. Now, after three years of ...

Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow, either in an unheated greenhouse or in a sunny spot outside. You can even grow some varieties in a hanging basket. There's no need to have slimy cucumbers at the ...

Many people don’t try greenhouse cucumbers — those long ones wrapped in plastic — because they seem too expensive. And, yes, on a per-piece basis, field cucumbers are almost always cheaper. So why pay ...

If you are going to venture at all beyond the ordinary in growing cucumbers - and you must if want to eat the best tasting ones - then you should think about how they reproduce. Cucumber flowers are ...

Start sowing your cucumber seeds any time between March and June Sow your seeds a month earlier if you'll be growing them in a heated greenhouse If you're sowing straight into your garden, you can ...

The cucumber plant germinates easily, grows quickly, and produces lots of crunchy, kid-friendly vegetables, making this a rewarding crop for beginners as well as a trusty market-garden staple. If you ...

This is a very good time to sow seeds of plants which can be grown to fill the greenhouse or conservatory to achieve colour in summer. From gorgeous Georgian town houses to jaw-dropping penthouses, ...