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To: Paul R.

Everyone seems to be having Cucumber Troubles this season! Mine are blooming and just starting to set fruit. I am growing ‘Sweeter Yet and ‘Summer Dance.’ Both have all-female blooms and self-pollinate.

If you are having little fruit, pollination is the problem, and you may want to switch to one of the varieties I listed above, or another that is ‘Parthenocarpic.’ These plants produce all female flowers and self-pollinate. Sisters are doin’ it for themselves, LOL!

Here’s the basics on growing cucumbers from The Farmer’s Almanac:

https://www.almanac.com/plant/cucumbers

Here’s a list of Parthenocarpic Cucumber varieties. A few people here will also attest to loving ‘Diva’ cucumber. I’ve grown that one before, too.

https://homesteadcrowd.com/parthenocarpic-cucumbers-best-varieties/


95 posted on 07/05/2024 5:53:50 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

No, our cucumber plants are always weak overall. I’ve varied fertilizer, water, soil immediately around the plants. Nothing seems to make much difference. Maybe I’ll try growing a couple in pots?


97 posted on 07/05/2024 9:57:05 PM PDT by Paul R. (Bin Laden wanted Obama killed so the incompetent VP, Biden, would become President!)
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