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My cucumbers are growing like a squash, with a long neck and bulb. Is this normal?

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Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.

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Yes, as some varieties of cucumbers don’t have regular shapes. However, consistent/regular watering will help the cucumbers grow into regular shapes.

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Should vines be thrown away after harvesting cucumbers?

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If the vines are healthy, you can compost them. If they have any fungus on them, you should get rid of them (do not compost). Cucumbers are annual plants, so there is no point in keeping them in the ground once the growing season / harvesting is over.

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What if my cucumber seeds grow yellow cucumbers?

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Yellow cucumbers are usually not safe for consumption. They may be over-watered, infected with a virus, or lacking nutrients. Monitor your watering habits and mulch your cucumbers regularly.

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Can I pick large ripe cucumbers to make pickles?

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Yes, but you may want to slice them to make bread and butter pickles and not try to pickle the entire cucumber.

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Are cucumbers safe to pickle three days after being picked if they are kept in the refrigerator?

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They're fine, but remember to wash them. The real danger in pickling anything is using dirty tools and not sealing the jars tightly enough.

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My cucumbers have lots of flowers but up till now, no little cucumbers. What is wrong?

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Your cucumbers might not be receiving enough nutrients. Mulch or fertilize your cucumbers and make sure they are being watered regularly.

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