They will also need 1 inch of water weekly. However, upside-down planters tend to dry out quickly, so give your plant a drink any time the top inch of soil is dry. Mini cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), ...

You can also hollow these cucumbers and use them as cups for iced tea or a small bowl for gazpacho or salsa. Best to pick: ...

If you enjoy the taste of fresh cucumber, sow some seeds in spring for a summer-long supply. Here's our guide to growing your own. Before buying cucumber seed, check that they're ideal for your needs.

We also share our tips about how to grow them. Mini cucumbers 8-12cm; half-size 15-20cm OVERALL RATING Ignores price and is based on: taste 30%; yield per plant 25%; number of fruits per plant 25%; ...

Tony Montalbano from Green Acre Salads in Roydon, Essex, said he will be growing fewer crops and ... down The company is a leading supplier of mini cucumbers to British supermarkets.