Author: Lorraine Wade

Cucumbers distorted by poor pollination are perfectly fine to eat. Stressful growing conditions such as a drought can also result in misshapen fruit. Lack of water will also produce bitter-tasting cucumbers. Are deformed cucumbers edible? Unfortunately, when they day comes you notice that many of the cucumbers in your harvest are deformed and shaped oddly. […]

There are dozens of eggs present in each flower which is why we see so many seeds in a cucumber fruit. The fertilized eggs stimulate the release of plant hormones. The hormones in turn, stimulate the growth of fruit cells, which form a fleshy protective capsule surrounding each developing seed. What do Overwatered cucumbers look […]

One way to find out if you actually have bacterial cucumber wilt is to cut the stem and squeeze both ends. A sticky sap will ooze out of the cut. If you stick these ends back together and then pull them apart again, making a rope like connection between the two in the ooze, this […]

Cucumbers are considered compatible with tomatoes by garden experts, including Dr. Leonard Githinji of Virginia State University. Their growth habits are similar enough to be complementary, and so are their aversions (both tomatoes and cucumbers dislike growing near potatoes). What can you not plant after tomatoes? What should not be planted with tomatoes? Brassicas (including […]

Cucumber seeds do not need light to germinate. The ideal soil temperature for cucumber seed germination is 65 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 35 degrees Celsius). Cucumber seeds do not need light to germinate. What seeds require light to germinate? Seeds That Need Light to Germinate Ageratum. Balloon flower. Begonia. Browallia. Coleus. Columbine. Gaillardia. […]

Cucumber plants need the equivalent of 7+ hours of direct sunlight [DLI of 21+ mol/m²/day] to grow their best. How much light do cucumber seedlings need? Sun Requirements Cucumbers will grow best when planted in full sun. Cucumber plants that do not get enough sunlight are more likely to have a poor fruit set and […]

The best way to use cucumbers on sunburned skin is to make a paste of chilled cucumber. Chill your cucumbers, then use your kitchen blender to create a paste. Apply the paste to sunburned skin to help soothe sunburn pain and inflammation naturally. How do cucumbers get rid of sunburn? Cucumbers have natural antioxidant and […]

Curling leaves may indicate insufficient water, especially for young plants that have not yet developed deep root systems. If this is the case with your cucumber plants, it’s the easiest problem to remedy. Try watering less frequently but for a longer duration. How do I stop my leaves from curling? In order to avoid curling […]

For mice, that means feeding a quality, rodent-specific food along with fresh fruits and vegetables. Cucumbers are just one of the many vegetables your mouse may enjoy as part of a balanced diet. Will mice eat cucumber? Slice the produce up into tiny, mouse-friendly bites. Some examples of the diverse fruits and veggies that are […]

One of the easiest natural methods is to apply hot pepper to your plants. The capsaicin (the “heat” in the pepper) is the deterrent, both in smell and taste. Sprinkle the flakes around the soil of plants that need to be protected, including potted plants. What is a natural repellent for squirrels? They’re said to […]

Baking soda raises pH levels, making the environment uninhabitable for the powdery mildew fungi. Start monitoring your cucumber plants once a week when they start sprouting and continue throughout the growing season. Check beneath the leaves, since powdery mildew often initially appears on the shady undersides. What plants benefit from baking soda? Baking soda as […]