Why Do My Cucumbers Die

I have many flowers with small cucumbers. But when the female flower dries up, the little cucumber shrivels and falls off also. Why, and what can I do about it? I do not have a single growing cucumber on the vines, but plenty of male and female flowers.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/18/2011 @ 8:47 am

This is typically caused by a pollination issue. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/melons/hand-pollinating-melons.htm ^[2] (melons and cucumbers are hand pollinated the same way.)

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