plant growth

My cucumber plants are loaded with blossoms but no cucumbers are forming. Also, I planted pumpkins and the seedlings are about three inches high but have stayed that way for weeks. Why?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/02/2015 @ 4:00 pm

The cucumbers may be having pollination issues, especially if it’s been overly hot/humid or rainy. You can help it along by hand pollinating the plants. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/hand-pollinating-cucumbers.htm ^[1]

As for the pumpkins, it may also be a fertility problem. I would suggest getting the soil tested. Also, check the amount of sunlight in which the seedlings are receiving. Here is more information on growing pumpkins: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing.htm ^[2]

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