Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are considered a gourd and part of the same plant family as watermelons and cantaloupes.
Photograph by Stephen Ausmus, USDA ARS/Wikimedia Commons
Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are considered a gourd and part of the same plant family as watermelons and cantaloupes.
Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.