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I am growing bush pickling cucumbers in a 17-gallon tub container that is 20 inches deep. I planted 8 seeds with the intent of keeping 3 plants. Is this a good plan?

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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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A 17-gallon container will be a sufficient size to grow 2 or 3 cucumber plants.

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What causes cucumbers to curve and curl at the tip?

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Typically, it's due to gravity, as the weight of the cucumber rests on the ground. If you use a trellis, they're are less likely to curve.

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Can the cucumber seeds be started in a pot and then be transferred to the ground?

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Yes, just don't forget to harden your plant first, though (prepare it for outdoor conditions) if it has been indoors. Plus, make sure you use the organic potting containers that you can plant directly into the ground, as seedlings don't like be handled.

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Why do you have to snip the smaller one of the stems?

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Because it'll be the weaker one. You want to keep the strongest one, as it'll stand a better chance of thriving.

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How do I make pickles that are small?

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You can pick the cucumbers at the desired size. There are certain types of cucumber seeds that only grow to pickling size. Read the package of seeds to see if they're the type you want.

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Is it good to spray garlic spray on my cucumbers?

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Yes; garlic and hot peppers can be used to deter the cucumber beetle and many other common pests.

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What type of plants can keep bugs away?

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Mulch tomato plant leaves extremely fine and soak them in water for a day. Spray the water all over the cucumber plant to keep bugs away.

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Why do I need to harvest them when they are still young?

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Cucumber need be harvested when they are still young because they tend to be sweeter. Also, your cucumbers may get stolen by pests and animals if you leave them too long.

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How tall do I need to make the trellis?

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Make the trellis 3 to 4 feet at least, as vine cucumbers like to spread out a lot.

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How long do cucumber seeds take to sprout?

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Cucumber seeds will usually sprout 3 to 10 days after being planted. If yours haven't sprouted after a week and a half, you may have old seeds that won't germinate.

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What can I safely grow next to my cucumbers?

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Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, lettuce, radishes and oregano are all great cucumber companions.

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Can the vines grow down from an elevated porch? If yes, do the vines need support, such as a trellis?

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Vnes tend to grow upwards so you'll need to train them in the direction you want them to grow. As they grow, you may need to provide extra support as weight increases.

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My outside potted cucumber's leaves are turning yellow and dying. What can I do?

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Light may be an issue, butit can also be other issues such as nutrition, disease, sudden changes in temperature, even watering. I've noticed that Leaves cam yellow from their tips outwards, mid vein outwards, from their stalks outwards and even from spots about the leaf outwards (spreading). Once you observe how the yellowing begins, you can google the causes and thus the possible cure.

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Can I grow cucumbers in a grow bag?

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Yes, you can. However, make sure it is at least a 5-gallon grow bag so that the cucumber plant has enough room for its roots to spread.

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I have planted cucumber and pumpkin in separate large pots and the plants are stunted and yellow. What can I do next time?

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Yellowing can be due to several different things. Too much water. Lack of nitrogen. Some diseases. You might search "cucumber leaves yellow" (or yellowing) and see what you find. If you can find pictures that look like what you're dealing with, you can probably figure it out.

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