Sunday, 23 August 2015

Planting Cucumbers

Cucumbers also known as cucumbis sativis are my favourite vegetables. I often eat these in a variety of ways, by itself as a snack, in salads, in smoothies and in my general cooking..... They are members of the melon and squash families.

Benefits
Some of the health benefits of cucumbers includes protecting your brain and aids in the reduction of of  cancer. The link below gives a comprehensive guideline of the benefits of cucumbers

Grow your own
Cucumbers are an easy vegetable to grow. It doesn't require a lot of space and can be grown in simple containers such as buckets and tubs. There are many varieties available, choose the one that is favourable to you and get planting.

The following video is courtesy of CaliforniaGardener
CUCUMBER UP !!!

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