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Growing Cucumbers

April 19, 2007

cucumber growingHere are some tips for growing cucumbers by the ThriftyFun community.

Plant With Sunflowers

Cucumbers are sweeter when you plant them with sunflowers!
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By Mariann

Grow Near An Archway

Plant one near a decorative planted garden archway, the cucumber plant will weave its way up the arch with the ornamental. I had a self seeded pumpkin growing among my rampant climbing rose, it was no problem, shared the fertiliser and water, fruited well and I just pulled the stems out when they were dead.

By Jo Bodey

Hanging Basket On A Fence

Try growing your cucumbers in hanging baskets hanging on a fence. If it's a wooden fence, all you need to do is stretch a wire or some string along it so as the cucumber has something to grow along. I have found that you have to water daily.

By pthere from Hamilton, New Zealand

Off The Ground

Cucumbers do very well off the ground. I've grown them against fences and on a trellis. It keeps the cukes cleaner and straighter and seem to have less trouble with powdery mildew. If they are too out of hand already, try to stuff some mulch like straw or newspaper under the vines so they stay off the ground. Note: moldy hay might have powdery mildew so it is not recommended.
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By Carla

Livestock Fence

We have also used hog panels or livestock fence for cucumbers and tomatoes. I use nylon hose cut in small pieces to tie both, works great and doesn't hurt the vine.

By Chaingang

Wire Cages

I grow my cucumbers in a wire cage. It is made out of fencing wire and about three feet around. Cucumbers usually just grow on the ground and take over whatever they want. This way, they are confined a little. I just keep putting the runners back inside the cage when they grow out. The trellis idea is interesting.

I just used regular tomato cages and ran the vines through the spokes. So far, so good! I think you don't want them on the ground if you can help it. They could get moldy.

Cucumbers Will Keep Coming

When harvesting cucumbers, the best way to detach the cucumber once it is ready and will the plant keep on producing after the first harvesting.
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By Alex

Feed Cucumbers Often

Remember cucumbers are heavy feeders so be sure to feed them often. I use a weak solution of miracle grow or the generic/store brand weekly and this year I have gotten more cucumbers than ever. Cucumbers need lots of rich soil, lots of manure and heat and water.

Homemade Nylon Trellis

I did tie my tomatoes and cucumbers to a nylon trellis that I made. I am hoping that they will grow to be tall and produce lots of cukes!

By Sarah in IL

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July 29, 2010

My garden has had a rough time this year, but I finally have some cucumbers growing! Yay!

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November 11, 2016

This is a page about growing cucumbers in containers. Many gardeners prefer to grow their vegetables in containers whenever possible.

Cucumber plants growing in a container.

July 6, 2016

This is a page about choosing a cucumber variety. Cucumbers are not all alike. Each variety has its own special flavor and growing needs.

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May 7, 2014

Do you have to take the eye out off crystal apple cucumbers like you do ordinary cucumbers in the green house please?

By Dawn


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July 23, 2013

I plant cucumbers in containers and have had bumper crops, but lately I just get lots of flowers, but no cucumbers or a few tiny ones. Why?

By BK

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June 12, 2012

Why will cucumber vines not bloom?

By John from TN

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April 19, 2015

How can I tell which blooms are male or female on my cucumber plants? Can you post a picture?

By LuyBaby

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October 29, 20170 found this helpful

I know this is an old ? but maybe someone will need to know this in the future so I'll answer it!

The male flowers on most fruit & veggies show before any females so don't be disappointed if your first flowers don't produce! The female flowers usually have a tiny fruit on them when they appear {pix shows females} once you get used to seeing these first male flowers you will recognize the females forever.

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Males usually have a longer stem as well as no fruit. Please see pix..this is the same for most squash, summer & winter.

 
 
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March 15, 2015

seed leavesI planted cucumbers a week ago in the starter kit. They are already budding and some are about an inch tall. Some also have yellow on the leaves. I think I may have planted then too early as we still have snow on the ground and I don't know what to do now since I can't transplant them outdoors. Growing Cucumbers

 
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By Patty O. from NY

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March 17, 20150 found this helpful

Be prepared to lose those cucumbers because there's a good chance you will. If you will keep the plants as close as possible to a light source at least 16 hours a day and water sparingly (never let the soil get completely wet at this stage of growth), you may well be able to save the plants.

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It has been done. I wish you luck.

 
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July 23, 2013

My cucumber plants are still producing, but now a lot of leaves are covered with white spots. What's that and what should I spray the plants with?

By betes51

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December 9, 20170 found this helpful

You may have a fungus or bugs. Spray with insecticidal spray

 
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February 5, 2013

What type of soil should I use for planting cucumbers?

By Julia C.

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February 12, 20130 found this helpful

Hello!
Cucumbers want long warm days and water in a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and nutrient elements. You should prepare well in advance their future place in your garden by mixing well-rotted manure or rich compost with the existing soil.

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Unless it is already summer time in your region (Cucumbers need an average temperature of 70°) you should start the cucumbers in pots indoors. Put only one seed per pot and use peat pots to set them outside without having to remove the pots as the roots break easily.
Hope this helps!

Catherine

 
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April 6, 2010

Can cucumbers be part of "sister gardening" under corn, like squash?

Hardiness Zone: 8b

By kepp from Kerrville, TX

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April 6, 20100 found this helpful

Yes, cucumbers are often listed as good companion plants for corn. They also do well with beans, one of the other 'sisters'.

 
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February 7, 2007

Try growing your cucumbers in hanging baskets hanging on a fence. If it's a wooden fence, all you need to do is stretch a wire or some string along it so as the cucumber has something to grow along.

 
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