It’s a question many gardeners ask every year – why do my cucumber plants seem to start off so strong, only to suddenly wilt, yellow, and die in the middle of summer? One day they’re producing crisp green cucumbers, and the next, the leaves look tired, the vines are weak, and the harvest comes to …
Did you know that the best time of all to plant cucumber seeds isn’t in the early spring – but in the summer? It’s true! And not only is it easy to do – but it’s incredibly inexpensive when planting seeds versus transplants! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that were planted …
Want to get more cucumbers from your cucumber plants? When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants producing a steady supply of fresh cucumbers, a few little tips and tricks can make all the difference in plants that continue to bloom and bloom – or having ones that fade away fast. Unfortunately, for many gardeners, …
It’s a question that floods our email inbox every year in late spring – why do my cucumber plants have loads of blooms – but no cucumbers? If you’ve been checking on your cucumber plants every day and are starting to wonder why there are tons of bright yellow blooms but still no cucumbers forming, …
Looking for a few simple tips on how to fertilize the young cucumber plants growing in your garden, raised beds or containers – and get them to take off and thrive faster than ever? When it comes to growing healthy and productive cucumber plants, both how and when you fertilize can make a huge difference …
Looking for a few simple secrets to supercharge your cucumber plants this year and grow more cucumbers than ever? For many, getting consistently good production can often be difficult. As much as gardeners love their fresh cucumbers, unfortunately, the crop has a bad rap for being one of the most frustrating vegetable plants to grow. …
One of the best ways to make sure your cucumber plants stay healthy and productive all summer is to get them off to fast start – right from the beginning! Cucumber plants are notorious for struggling early in the growing season. Cold soil, cool weather and a lot of spring rains can often have cucumber …
If you want to grow your own cucumbers this year to make the tastiest pickles around – the road to success all starts with selecting the best plants to produce cucumbers with the perfect size, crispness and flavor. And, of course – a lot of them! Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables to …
Looking for a few simple secrets to keep your cucumber plants productive and get more cucumbers than ever this summer? Unfortunately, for many gardeners, keeping their cucumber plants productive can be a challenge. Especially as the long, hot days of summer arrive. All too often at the mid-season point, plants that were once producing loads …
When it comes to the secret to fertilizing cucumbers for a big harvest, it’s all about giving your cucumber plants the perfect set of nutrients to power big growth – and lots of blooms that turn into fresh cucumbers! Cucumber plants are one of the three most popular vegetable plants to grow for gardeners. They …