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Q.cucumber discoloration

Zone gulf coast | radagastoff58 added on June 12, 2019 | Answered

Why are my cucumbers turning yellow. The fruit, not the leaves. Some are misshapen also.

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GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on June 12, 2019

Here is an article about why cucumbers turn yellow. They may be overripe. Be sure to harvest before they begin to turn yellow. Disease or overwatering also can cause yellow fruit. I also am including a link to an article about misshapen fruit.

Hope this helps!

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/deformed-cucumbers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/when-to-pick-a-cucumber-how-to-prevent-yellow-cucumbers.htm

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BushDoctor
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Answered on June 12, 2019

This looks like over-fertilization, but there are several more causes, too. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/deformed-cucumbers.htm

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