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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI 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.
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1 Comment To "Cucumbers bloom then turns yellow and rots"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/08/2016 @ 11:42 pm
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 [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/when-to-pick-a-cucumber-how-to-prevent-yellow-cucumbers.htm [2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htm [3]