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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 17, 2018
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    This can indicate a calcium deficiency. This is the very start of it, so it can be easy to correct. Just apply dolomitic lime to the soil, and water in. This will help.

    Here is an article for proper cucumber care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htm

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  • Answered by
    irisellie on
    April 2, 2018
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    Hi.
    Yes, that may be the problem.
    Plants do need the darkness in order to grow.
    -Ellie

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    BrillBobby on
    April 2, 2018
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    Thanks for the help but really my concern is am I causing this by leaving the lights on overnight as of course these are far from sunlight strength.

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    irisellie on
    April 2, 2018
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    Hello,
    the problem is likely caused by lack of sunlight.
    The seedling would benefit very well from a grow light.If seedlings don’t get enough light, they will reach and stretch for the brightest light source that’s nearby (usually a window). Easily fixable, but if nothing changes, it won’t take long before seedlings grow tall, leggy, and too weak to recover.
    -Ellie.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 22, 2018
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    This is a tricky subject, but if you know a little about the variety that you are growing, and know for sure that nobody around you has anything that can cross pollinate with it (that includes many gourds, and some squash) then, yes.

    If these conditions are not met, or they are a hybrid variety, you may end up with a strange fruit that you have never seen before. Sometimes it is edible, and sometimes not. Sometimes it is fun to see what comes of them.

    This article will explain in depth: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-seed-harvesting.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 4, 2018
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    Certainly! You will need to use a support system or trellis in the container to train the vines onto; to support the heavy fruit.

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

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    May 14, 2018
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 18, 2018
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    You can purchase beneficial nemotodes in garden centers.
    You can also search for online sources.

    This article has more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-beetle-control.htm

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