Category: Fruits

Cucumbers require a long growing season, and most are ready for harvest in 50 to 70 days from planting. How long does it take cucumbers to grow after flowering? Depending on the variety, a cucumber plant can produce fruit 35 to 60 days after transplanting in to the garden. It will take between 4 and […]

Begin trimming cucumber vines by removing any dead or damaged portions. Remove older leaves to allow light to reach developing fruit and improve air circulation. Trim off all shoots that branch from the main vine stem. Can you remove cucumber leaves? Avoid removing the leaves or flowers of your plant. When pruning, only cut off […]

Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, whiteflies, and aphids are among the most common bugs found on cucumber plants, and each requires a slightly different method of control. What is eating the leaves of my cucumber plant? Rabbits, Voles, Woodchucks, Deer, Chipmunks, Squirrels. All eat leaves or fruits of plants in vegetable gardens. What do you spray […]

So, in answer to your question, “can rabbits eat cucumber,” cucumber is indeed safe for rabbits. Rabbits’ cucumber, however, must be commercially grown — the kind that you grow in your garden. Additionally, rabbits should only eat cucumber when it’s free from pesticides and fertilizers. How do I keep rabbits from eating my cucumbers? Create […]

Rats can eat cucumber without worry, but it won’t provide your pet with much nutritional value, and it could lead to diarrhea due to the high water content. Can rats eat cucumber peel? The cucumber skin is also edible for rats, but it isn’t uncommon for them to leave the skin and just eat the […]

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 […]

Missing or damaged crops in the garden is also a key sign of squirrels. Often, squirrels will steal ripening fruits and vegetables to snack on, especially soft and juicy produce such as squash, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and melons. Do squirrels like cucumbers? Squirrels sometimes eat part of a tomato and leave the rest behind; other […]

Neem oil is an effective organic pesticide that can be used to control cucumber beetles early on. Neem oil works by disrupting the development of the beetle, preventing them from feeding and reproducing, causing them to die from starvation. Can you use neem oil on cucumber plants? Cucumbers are often attacked by cucumber beetles and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With ample soil moisture, cucumbers thrive in warm summer weather. A second planting for fall harvest may be made in mid- to late summer. Cucumbers may be transplanted for extra-early yields. Can you plant cucumbers in the same place two years in a row? Family. Cucumbers and others belonging to the cucurbit family should not […]

Sun and Shade Cucumbers can thrive in an area of the garden that exposes them to full sun. However, in hotter areas, where temperatures might reach in the mid-90s, the plants benefit from shade during the afternoon. How do you grow cucumbers in the tropics? Cucumbers are a warm season crop and should be sown […]

Cucumbers can be planted using two different methods. Hill method: Sow six to eight seeds in hills spaced from 4 to six feet apart each way. Cover the seeds to a depth of about one half inch. How many cucumbers grow in a mound? Cucumbers can also be planted in mounds (or “hills”) that are […]

every 2–3 days. Follow a Watering Schedule Cucumbers require 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week. At first, just keep the soil moist until the seeds can germinate. Then, check the moisture level in the soil to see when to water next. You’ll need to water your plants every 2–3 days in spring. Should […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Like tomato and pepper seeds, cucumber seeds add excess moisture to recipes if they’re left intact. This can cause your crunchy cucumber salad boats or cheese-stuffed cuke snacks to get soggy. Is it necessary to remove seeds from cucumber? It is usually not necessary to peel a cucumber or remove the seeds if you plan […]