Sign Up
Click on links below to jump to that question.
- Q.Armenian Cucumbers Turn Yellow Before Ripening - I planted Armenian cucumbers in my greenhouse and have tied them up to a string to grow up instead of ...
- Q.Cucumbers - My cucmbers turn yellow before they are fully grown. I have several cucumbers growing which are just about 2cm long ...
- Q.Gardening - What is making my cucumbers bitter? Small ones, big ones, it doesn't matter. They're not edible.
- Q.Can Cucumbers Cross Pollinate With Cantaloupe - Can cucumbers cross pollinate with cantaloupe or watermelon?
- Q.Soil - What do you need to make the garden soil from scratch? I am making a raised garden and making the ...
- Q.Why Won’t Cucumbers Grow On My Property - I think it is the soil. What kind of soil do I need for cucumbers?
- Q.Cucumbers Bloom Then Turns Yellow And Rots - I have what looks likes a healthy plant. It produces blooms and when the cucumber is producing, it starts turning ...
Asked by
Anonymous on
August 8, 2015Q.Armenian cucumbers turn yellow before ripening
I planted Armenian cucumbers in my greenhouse and have tied them up to a string to grow up instead of along the ground. It has lots of blossoms and some small cucumbers forming. The plant looks healthy and is vigorous in its growth but most of the cucumbers get to be about an inch to 2 inches long and they turn yellow, shrivel and fall off. I have had some get quite long, about 6 ot 7 inches, but are only about as big around as a pencil and then turn yellow and die. What is the problem?
Answered by
shelley on
August 9, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The cucumbers might be shriveling because they have not been properly pollinated. Here is an article that will tell you how to hand pollinate your cucumbers:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/hand-pollinating-cucumbers.htm
Happy gardening!
Was this answer useful?00
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 8, 2015Q.cucumbers
My cucmbers turn yellow before they are fully grown. I have several cucumbers growing which are just about 2cm long and then they turn yellow. They are not big enough to eat so I have not left them too long, so what am I doing wrong please? I have only ever managed to harvest one cucumber. They are grown in growbags in greenhouse, please help. Thank you.
- Answered by
shelley on
August 9, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The cucumbers might be performing poorly because they have not been properly pollinated. Here is an article that will tell you how to hand pollinate your cucumbers:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/hand-pollinating-cucumbers.htm
Happy gardening!
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 8, 2015Q.gardening
What is making my cucumbers bitter? Small ones, big ones, it doesn't matter. They're not edible.
- Answered by
shelley on
August 8, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that explains why cucumbers are bitter:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/what-causes-bitter-cucumber.htm
Happy gardening!
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 27, 2015Q.Can cucumbers cross pollinate with cantaloupe
Can cucumbers cross pollinate with cantaloupe or watermelon?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 29, 2015A.Crossing between members of the this family is rare and unlikely. On the off chance that crossing does occur, it will not show up in this year's fruit but the seeds that are saved from them and planted next season. While many people assume cross pollination is to blame for off-flavored or strange-colored fruit, it's usually caused by environmental conditions or disease instead.
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Greywolf45 on
April 11, 2016
Midwest City, 73130Q.Soil
What do you need to make the garden soil from scratch? I am making a raised garden and making the garden soil from scratch. What I am planting is tomatoes, onions, squash, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2016A.I like to recommend an easy mix and way to fill a raised bed.
Purchase both screened top soil and a high quality compost.
Mix these 50-50, this is could balanced start to grow vegetables in.Take your raised bed measurements to the garden store and they will help you determine how much to buy.
The top soil and compost can be purchased in bags, so they can be easily transported and handled.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 28, 2016Q.why won’t cucumbers grow on my property
I think it is the soil. What kind of soil do I need for cucumbers?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 28, 2016A.What seems to be ailing your cucumbers? Can you describe what is happening?
This article will give you insight on soil and how to prepare the soil for cucumber planting:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Turnplow on
May 7, 2016
29054Q.Cucumbers bloom then turns yellow and rots
I have what looks likes a healthy plant. It produces blooms and when the cucumber is producing, it starts turning yellow and falls of the vine. This has happened the past 2 years. I change the soil every year and in the past they have done great. I mix potting soil, Garden soil and this year I added a touch of Black Cow. Don't know what to try next.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2016A.It sounds very much like you are having a pollination issue.
Hand pollinating will help you correct this issue.
Here are some articles that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/hand-pollinating-cucumbers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htm
Was this answer useful?00
Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert
X
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!