Q.Last Yr Cukes Were Sparse, Deformed, Yellow, VERY Bitter,leaves Brwn. Threw Out All. Grdning 30 Yrs–never Hppned.
what did i do wrong? rotated crop, compost, peat, dead leaves, etc. buried 8 wks before planting. same cukes as always(straight eights heirloom), climbed up A-line frame, accompanied by marigolds. i am so disappointed. help?? cannot show any photo—–this is March in Utah.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
It can be hard to say without a photo. There are a few causes for this, and testing your soil can rule out some of them. Here is an article that will explain why this happens:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/deformed-cucumbers.htm
Here are a couple of articles that will assist you in testing your soil:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
Here is an article that will help you to grow the perfect cucumbers:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htm
