Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Cucumus (Cucumber and Melons)
Karen The genus Cucumis is in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and includes at least two species valued by the ancient Romans for food: cucumber (Cucumis sativus,) and muskmellons (C. melo). Plant…
Plants of the Bible: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Originally native to south Asia, cucumber has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years. It is an annual creeping vine with hairy stems carrying hairy triangular leaves on long petioles.…
Growing Plants from Seed: Cucumber (Cucumis sativa)
Cucumbers are in the same family as squash and melons but do not cross with them. Different varieties of cucumbers, however, will cross pollinate with each other and if you…
Botanical Latin: Cucurbita
Cucurbita (ku KUR bi ta) from the Latin cucurbita meaning gourd. This Latin word is used as the genus name for summer and winter squash, pumpkins and some gourds. Cucurbitae…
Six Guidelines for Fertilizing Vegetables
Most vegetables need a good supply of nutrients to produce a hefty crop. If your soil is very rich and fertile, they may do well with out any additions but…
Garden Journal: September 12, 2010
whole week of good weather! We had sunny days, warm temperatures, low humidity and some showers thrown in for good luck. Some mornings were down right chilly and I am…
Recipe: Tabbouli
I have a large pot of mint in my herb garden primarily for making tabbouli. As soon as the tomatoes catch up with the cucumbers and I have a supply…