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June 29, 2015Q.Powdery Mildew on Cucumbers
What is the amount of Hydrogen Peroxide to 1 gal. of water for a spray solution to be applied to the leaves?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 29, 2015A.Straight 3% peroxide can be diluted 1 to 1 with water (1 part peroxide to 1 part water). In addition, a weekly spray of milk at a concentration of 1 part milk to 9 parts water may significantly reduce the severity of powdery mildew infections. Neem oil is also effective in treating powdery mildew.
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June 30, 2015
7AQ.Cucumber plant
I will be going away in August for two weeks and want to know is it bad for the cucumber plant to be harvested too soon? What about watering? Can it last without water for that long?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 30, 2015A.You can harvest your cucumbers at a small size such as when you pick them for pickling.
I would recommend you enlist a friend or neighbor to check in on your garden. Your garden will most likely need watering during the week if no rainfall is predicted.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/how-to-harvest-cucumbers.htm
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July 2, 2015Q.cucumber
My cucumbers have prickly bumps on them. Can I pick and eat them like that? They seem to be ready otherwise.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 3, 2015A.Most cucumber varieties have these prickly things on them and are quite safe to eat. Normally, the little prickles come off once you clean them.
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July 3, 2015Q.Cucumbers
After picking my Burpless cucumbers, I take them in the house. A few hours later they are all starting to shrivel up. Do they need to go straight to the fridge after picking?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2015A.Cucumbers are best fresh but they may be stored in the crisper for up to three days. Commercial growers use wax coatings when storing cucumber fruit to prevent moisture loss. You can just place the fruits in loose plastic or perforated bags. Avoid stacking them and keep them from smashing against the side of the crisper drawer.
Pickling cucumbers will keep a bit longer and do not necessarily need to be refrigerated. Store them in a cool, dark place for up to five days before preserving them.
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July 10, 2015Q.can you graft a cucumber and a zucchini plant
Can you graft a cucumber and a zucchini plant?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 12, 2015A.It is possible.
Here is a link with more information.https://cals.arizona.edu/grafting/howto/cucurbits/selecting_cucurbit_rootstocks
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July 10, 2015Q.cucumber plants
Something is cutting the leaves off my cucumber plants. What is it and how can I stop it?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 12, 2015A.There are several pests that could be doing this, such as slugs, cucumber beetles, and cutworms. Regardless of the pest, neem oil should help. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
These articles should help pinpoint the culprit: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-beetle-control.htm
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July 11, 2015Q.how to attach tendrils of cucumber to fence
I would like to know how to connect a cucumber tendril to my chain link fence in the backyard.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 13, 2015A.Normally all you have to do is direct the vine in that directions and it will eventually attach itself. Occasionally, you may need to gently coax it along by carefully wrapping it around the fence, but this is rare. They should do this on their own. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/planting-cucumber-fence.htm
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