Tag: Cucumber

You might be tempted to cover up all of the stem of your cucumber seedlings, but you should avoid doing that. Stems are not like roots, so they don’t need to be buried too. Planting cucumber stems deep in the dirt can crack or completely break your cucumber seedling’s stem. Can you bury leggy cucumber […]

Generally, leggy cucumber seedlings can be planted deeper to support the longer stems, but efforts should first be made to strengthen the seedlings. Provide at least 14 hours of bright light each day, maintain a temperature around 70°F, and add liquid fertilizer to the lower tray of the seedlings. Can you plant leggy cucumber plants […]

Choosing the size of your bag depends on the number of seeds you’re going to plant in there, but typically, you’ll need a 1- to 5-gallon bag to start with. If the soil is already in your bag, try to shake the bag to loosen it up. But if you’re going to add the soil […]

Cucumbers grow exceptionally well in raised beds. Give them a spot in full sun plus at least 18 inches (45 cm) of rich soil. Provide 1–2 inches (2.5– 5 cm) of water per week on a regular schedule. Your plants will need a metal A-frame trellis to climb. How do I plant cucumbers in a […]

How Much Cucumber Should You Feed A Rat? Cucumber should be fed in moderation, although a small amount can be offered each day. Rats can eat all of the cucumber, including the skin, seeds, and flesh. More specifically, cucumber should only make up around 5-10% of total daily caloric intake. How much cucumber can a […]

Although a raccoon won’t refuse to eat a cucumber, it also feasts on other garden crops, including tomatoes, salad greens, fruit and corn. Rather than worrying about raccoons eating your cucumbers, learn how you can use the plants to protect your more valuable crops. Are raccoons afraid of cucumbers? Plant cucumber along your fence and […]

You could install a deer proof fence around your entire garden, but this isn’t always practical and can be unsightly. Some home gardeners say placing bar soap or human hair near the plants helps to deter them. Others have installed motion sensors near the plants to shine bright lights when triggered. How do you protect […]

Cucumber beetles and flea beetles can find crops shockingly fast, so it’s best to be prepared with a physical barrier over them as soon as possible. Prevention is key; once you have those pests they can be tough to manage. What animals will eat cucumbers? Rats and mice are also likely suspects in the case […]

Squirrels love to steal young fruits and vegetables from home gardens. Unfortunately, the prickly exteriors of cucumbers do not deter these sneaky thieves, like they do deer. In fact, cucumbers are a particular favorite of squirrels, as they are a terrific water source for quenching a night of garden raiding. What is eating cucumber plant? […]

The most common cause of holes in cucumber leaves is the striped and the spotted cucumber beetle. The adult beetles mainly feed on the leaves, leaving irregularly shaped holes. Other causes of holes in cucumber leaves are anthracnose, angular leaf spot disease, and scab. What causes tiny holes in leaves? Holes From Chewing Insects Chewing […]

Spinosad – an organic insect spray. Essential Oils (where to buy) – rosemary, melaleuca, peppermint, thyme are just a few essential oils you can use that can help with garden insects. How do you stop cucumber beetles? Use a physical barrier. You can try to protect your cucurbits by building a floating row cover or […]

Rotate cucurbitscucurbitsThe Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera, of which the most important to humans are: Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini, some gourds. Lagenaria – calabash, and others that are inedible. Citrullus – watermelon (C.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cucurbitaceae What […]

Cucumber Beetles Both are extremely harmful to cucumbers and can be quite the challenge to get rid of. Cucumber beetles feast on the foliage of cucumber plants, leaving holes across leaves and flowers. In extreme cases, these yellow beetles begin to nibble on the plant stems and, eventually, the vegetables we love. What is putting […]

Poor nutrition affects cucumber plant health In the garden, adding a few inches of compost in the spring should provide all the nutrition your vines need. But, if you find them yellowing as the summer progresses, feed the plants with a liquid organic fertilizer once a month. How do I protect my cucumber leaves? If […]

You should avoid cucumber harvesting when cucumbers are yellow, puffy, have sunken areas, or wrinkled tips. These are well beyond being ripe and should be discarded promptly. How can you tell if a cucumber is overripe? Use a couple of your five senses to tell if a whole cucumber has spoiled. If it feels squishy […]

Identification. Aphids are tiny insects with long, slender mouth parts used to pierce stems and leaves of plants to suck out the plant’s fluids. Aphids range in size from 1/16 to 1/8 inch long. These insects can be almost any color, including green, black, brown, red or pink. What are the black dots on my […]

oil extract Pyrethrin. Control of Cucurbit Insects Pests Natural, Less Toxic Pesticides Melon Aphids Insecticidal soap Neem oil extract Pyrethrin Cucumber Beetle Pyrethrin Neem oil extract Squash Beetle Pyrethrin Neem oil extract Pickleworms Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) Pyrethrin Neem oil extract Spinosad What do you spray cucumber plants with? Spray them with water or insecticidal soap […]

as long as a cucumber is not yellow or orange, you can make pickes with any type of cucumber, the consistency of the pickle may vary depending on the size. pick ’em small. Can I use large cucumbers for pickling? Super large cucumbers are often hard to transform into crispy pickle spears and are often […]

The spiny-fruited vine that we use is called CUCUMIS ANGURIA. Some gardeners refer to it as Spiny Cucumber. Still, it is more often known as West India Gherkin or Bur Gherkin in other parts of the globe because pickles produced from immature regular garden cucumbers are often referred to as “gherkins” in North America. What […]

Burpless cucumber variety (image above) The truth is, yes, sometimes older and larger cucumbers can taste awful but this isn’t always the case; in fact, most cucumbers left to grow to full-size taste fine. Can you eat oversized cucumbers? These oversized cucumbers are perfect recipes calling for chopped or shredded cucumber. Peel and quarter them. […]