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  • Answered by
    DLarum on
    May 30, 2017
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    These two lower leaves are cotyledons which are not true leaves, they are part of the seed actually. When true leaves form it does not harm the plant if the cotyledons die back or fall off. However will the cool and cloudy weather this spring, plants right now are susceptible to sunscald. This article may help
    http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-scald-in-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2017
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    The lighter leaves could simply newer leaves forming, or even signs of pests or fungus.

    An application of a balanced or natural fertilizer once the plants have blossomed is recommended.

    Take caution to not over fertilize. Too much nitrogen will cause burning of the plant or lots of leaves and no fruit.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 2, 2017
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    Yellowing cucumbers can mean that they are over ripe.
    Some yellowing on cucumbers is quite common and should not effect your crop.

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

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  • Answered by
    David Wynne on
    June 8, 2017
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    Pinching out any growing point will make a plant bush out. I have never pinched out the growing point of tomatoes unless I wanted to stop them forming any more fruit after 4 trusses.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 11, 2017
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    Here are some articles about different applications of Epsom Salt.

    I'm a fan of Epsom Salt and use it on all my vegetables and most flowers.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/epsom-salt-for-pest-control.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/calcium-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 26, 2017
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    Cucumber vines continue to grow and love to take over more room then many gardeners plan for.
    It looks like a great plan B. You can gently move the vines to the areas you want them to grow.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/planting-cucumber-fence.htm

    I will just add that since I grow in all raised beds I only plant bush cucumbers and they take up much less space. Yields are still high. Maybe you would like to try them next year!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2017
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    Small cucumbers have a fuzz or film on them, this is normal.

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