Are your Cucumber plants not producing large, plentiful fruit? Have you noticed a reduction in their size and growth? Are white spots present on the leaves, stems, or flowers of your Cucumber plants? These signs suggest your plants are infected with powdery mildew. Powdery mildew disease is a fungus that infects vegetable plants. White powdery … Read more
Cucumbers, scientifically referred to as Cucumis sativus, are related to watermelons, zucchini, and pumpkins. They grow on vines that sprawl across the ground and can grow around 9-12 inches. But do you know how much water a cucumber plant needs per day? Cucumbers need consistent watering to be properly taken care of. They require at … Read more
If you ask any seasoned gardener, they will tell you that cucumbers are one of the most versatile vegetables in the garden. Not only are they delicious and nutritious, but they can also be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to soups. However, cucumbers can be a bit finicky to grow, and one … Read more
Cucumbers can make a great addition to a vegetable garden, especially in sunny and warm climates. The crisp, cool cucumber is great raw but is also a mainstay for gardeners looking to preserve or pickle their Summer bounty. Cucumbers generally take between 50-70 days to mature and bear fruit. Weather and soil temperature impact how … Read more
Cucumbers are a refreshing and perfect snack during the summer months. It can be intimidating for new gardeners to have this addition to their garden, but growing cucumbers right in your backyard is much easier than it may seem. But should they be grown directly in the ground? The best option to grow cucumbers is … Read more
Cucumber leaves can turn from green to yellow due to a number of reasons. While this can be frustrating and worrying, it is important to determine the cause of this so that you can take immediate action and fix the problem. So why do cucumber leaves turn yellow? This may happen due to inconsistent watering, … Read more
It’s disheartening to dedicate so much time and effort to cultivating a beautiful garden, only to have our plants turn out unusable. If you have planted cucumbers and notice your cucumbers turning yellow, what can you do? Yellow cucumbers aren’t always a bad thing, but more often than not, your cucumbers turning yellow are a … Read more
Cucumbers can be a joyous plant to grow as they are relatively easy to care for, and they produce delicious vegetables. That said, cucumber leaves turning brown can be a sign that your plants aren’t doing well. Thankfully, there are ways to either avoid having your cucumber leaves turn brown. If your leaves have already … Read more
Hydroponic cucumber plants are a great way to grow cucumbers during seasons not conducive to growing or in climates unfavorable to cucumber planting. However, like outdoor gardens, greenhouse gardens have their fair share of problems too. In this article, we will address some of the common hydroponic cucumber problems including fungal diseases and insect pests. … Read more
Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse will not ensure a perfect crop. There can and will most likely be some problems unless you are actively keeping up with the plant as it grows. If you would like to successfully grow a cucumber plant in a greenhouse, you should keep up with pruning, properly space the plants, … Read more
