What's your question? Ask

Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 7, 2017
    A.

    Cucumbers grown for pickling will yield the best product. The skin is less bitter than slicing cucumbers and they have smaller and fewer seeds.
    European Cucumbers are used frequently for pickling.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 6, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It appears that the yellowing is caused by a lack of nitrogen. Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to fix the yellow leaves. Under-watering will appear as wilted leaves, and over-watering will often cause rotting, and brown or black spots. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 12, 2017
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It has definitely undergone some nutrient change, but this is not harmful. This is natural for it to turn yellow once it is over-mature. They are still safe to eat, but the seeds will be fully mature, and no longer soft. You could still use the cucumber but save the seeds for planting.

    Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/when-to-pick-a-cucumber-how-to-prevent-yellow-cucumbers.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 26, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    One 12 inch pot will hold one plant best, but two may survive in one. It would just produce fewer fruits with more than one in a pot that size. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumbers-in-containers.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    January 29, 2018
    A.

    If these are regular sprawling cukes, put only 1 plant per pot. There is no way a 12 inch pot will hold enough moisture for 2 mature cucumber plants on a hot day. 12 inches doesn't tell me how deep the pot is but it sure sounds small for even one, in my opinion. But cluster the small pots together so bees can pollinate the flowers. How about 5 gallon buckets from the hardware store. Don't forget to drill holes for excess water to drain and air to enter.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    February 22, 2018
    A.

    Tomatoes and cukes do not like cool overnight temps. Wait until night-time temps are over 50 and daytime temps are at least 70. These crops love hot weather. So go by weather and not dates although you can easily search for your frost-free date(there are three college stations in the US). Wait about 2 weeks after that date to put out cukes and toms. Green beans are best grown from seed planted outdoors after your frost-free date. They germinate and get established rapidly. Transplanting slows them down.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 3, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    I am inclined to believe that this is a fungal infection, likely brought on by a pest. The best thing I could recommend is reconditioning your soil with dolomitic lime, and wettable sulfur during the off season. This will kill most infections within the soil, as well as correct very common cucumber deficiencies.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
1 38 39 40 41 42 62

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK