I planted cucumbers and squash. I had so many blooms I thought I was going to get alot of vegetables but didn't get any cucumbers and only one squash. What am I doing wrong?
You can check your growing conditions with those noted in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cucurbit-plant-information.htm
I put up pickles from my garden yesterday. The larger cucumbers had an oily skin. Is that normal? I used them to pickle slicers but I’m not sure I should have.,
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to assess the situation. It could be sap, but it is hard to say without seeing it.
As long as you washed them well (you should anyway, since bird feces can be dangerous) then there shouldn't be much of an issue with it.
In the meantime, this collection of articles will offer information on cucumbers:
Plants were vigorous and covered in flowers. The leaves suddenly turned yellow and papery starting at the bottom. Fruit have failed to set. I keep them damp and misted and fed. I have used tomato feed but then sprayed with seaweed folia feed but nothing has worked. Cant find anything in my books.
Unfortunately, this is likely an infection. This happens when the soil is not allowed to dry out, thoroughly, down to about 2 inches between waterings. Unfortunately, the damp, and humid conditions have caused disease to take over.
I would treat the area between planting, then try again. You may need a moisture meter to help you to determine when to water.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-are-microbes-in-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
I have 2 stems com from ground. I have lots of vines and about 12 baby cucumbers coming out. Somehow today my main stem is split in half. What can I do with these 2 ends to keep plant growing and cucumbers producing. This is a Heirloom straight eight.
You can help to reduce stress, and attempt to fix the injury. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/grafting/reattaching-broken-stems.htm
This seems to be a problem with all vine-type vegetables for me (melons, cukes, etc) This has happened now for about 4 years in a row. All other crops do well (tomatoes, beans, peas, etc) I try to rotate where I plant every year, have been gardening in this place for 15 years now. Prior to 4 years ago, I had wonderful cukes.
Unfortunately, without photos it can be hard to diagnose what is going on. To me, it sounds like Cucumber Mosaic Virus, and that your other crops are resistant to it. Some cultivars are more resistant than others, but cucumbers are very susceptible to it.
The alternative is that some of your other plants are only mildly affected, and the damage is not noticeable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-mosaic-virus.htm
I need to no when to pick a cucumber how long do they need to grow before u pick them
Most slicing cucumbers for fresh eating should be harvested when they are seven to nine inches long and have a dark green color. If they get much larger than this, they may be bitter and may not taste as well.
When you pick the cucumbers, leave a small, one-inch section of stem attached to the cucumber. This prevents the stem end from rotting in storage if you do not use/eat the cucumber right away. The easiest way to do this and the least stressful for the plant is to cut the cucumber off the vine with a sharp knife or pruners. If you twist or pull on the vine, the plant can be damaged.
Wear gloves when you harvesting as some cucumbers, particularly pickling varieties, are prickly. If the cucumbers have a lot of spines, remove them by rubbing a cloth or a soft vegetable brush along the length of the fruit. The burpless varieties of cucumbers are susceptible to bruising. Lay them gently in a container as you gather the cucumbers.
the cucumber plant is a patio snacker in a large pot
Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons for why they would turn yellow, depending on how it looks and where it presents itself, exactly. Reasons can include too much or too little fertilizer, pH imbalance, too much or too little water, thick soil, excessive heat, and disease. Luckily, you can test for these things.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/macro-and-micro-elements.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm