To trellis or not to trellis: cucumber tips from a Cornell expert

To maximize your cucumber harvest this summer, Dr. Michael Mazourek, associate professor of plant science and plant breeding at Cornell, recommends growing vining cucumbers vertically on a trellis. Trellising your young vines has three big benefits: it optimizes space in your garden, increases airflow around the plants (to keep them healthy), and makes it easier to harvest the ripe cucumbers.

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