The weather is going to freeze and my cucumbers are not done growing. Should I pick them?
If they are of adequate size, go ahead and pick what you can. You can also cover the plants, though the cold itself may be too much. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm
A friend just returned from Singapore and she talked of a mini cucumber about 2 inches long, pale green with yellowish stripes along the length. I would like to know the variety, please. I know it is not an easy question.
It can be pretty tough to pin down varieties from other countries. So many varieties are only grown locally and the seeds don't leave the local area. But that said, maybe one of these varieties is close:
Yamato - This has the colors right and is an Asian variety, but the length is too long. Perhaps it is a variation on this one.
Mexican sour - Right description, but wrong area and they are known for a very distinctive flavor.
Mini White - Very pale, almost white, and sometimes does have yellow stripes.
I planted seed in peat pots to germinate. The cats destroyed my id markers. How do I tell the difference between Burpless Bush cucumber and Honey Rock cantaloupe juvenile plants?
Cucumber leaves are serrated on the edge, cantaloupe are smooth. (We use spray paint on the container at transplanting/seed sowing. This "tag" cannot be removed inadvertently. And yes, we keep a list of our color coding!)
Do you provide support for cucumbers or let them vine on ground?
Yes, unless they are 'bush' cucumbers. When grown on stakes or trellis's, the fruit is less likely to be attacked by disease or insects. It's cleaner and easier to harvest.
How can I tell if my apple cucumber is ready? Thank you.
Cucumbers are technically picked unripe so you just need to wait until they reach the desired size and they are ready to be harvested. As a matter of fact, if you wait for a color change, the fruit can end up bitter and not very good to eat.
My cucumber has white color on it. How can I mend my cucumber with the right green color? I also have some plants that I forgot to label. I was wondering if you can help me identify some of the plants?
Is it the fruit or the leaves that have white? White on the leaves could be powdery mildew or sunscald, while white on the fruit would indicate that there is some blanching occurring. Powdery mildew - apply a fungicide. Sunscald - time will fix it. Blanching - get sunlight on the fruit. If you have pictures of the plants, we can try to identify them for you.
Is it possible for cucumbers and watermelon to cross pollinate? I have some of the largest cucumbers I've ever seen this last year. The plants were in close quarters of watermelons in a square box - 14'by 14.' Any ideas?
Not likely. They are not the same species. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cross-pollination.htm