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Can I take the seeds out of a cucumber to plant?

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Yes, they will readily sprout.

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How can I stop my cucumbers from turning yellow and shriveling up?

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Try watering them with cold water, or try different soil with more minerals.

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Are cucumbers self-pollinating?

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Yes, cucumbers are self-pollinating. They do not need to receive pollen from other plants.

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What can cause some of my cucumber fruits to dry up?

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Sometimes it can be not enough water or too much water, too much water can ruin the roots.

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What can cause some of my cucumber fruits to dry up?

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Not enough water, or too much water. Sun and exaustion can cause that, too.

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Do cucumber plants need to be pollinated?

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No, they do not.

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What are the best varieties of cucumbers to grow inside?

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Choose hybrid cucumber seeds that don’t require pollination and be sure to buy a dwarf variety in order to conserve space, like patio pickles.

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How deep are the roots of cucumber plants?

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Cucumber roots will grow down at least 6 feet if there is that much room available.

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How long does it take to grow cucumbers?

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They will take 8-10 days to germinate, and you should harvest them at 60 days. Harvest them before they are fully mature to keep them from shriveling up.

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Do I have to have a hanging pot?

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No, you can grow them just fine in normal pots. Train them up a garden cane to make them more space efficient.

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How do I know when to harvest the cucumbers?

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When they are large enough that you would like to eat them! Don't let them get too large, as they will be seedy inside; this also signals the plant to stop producing.

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If no cucumber shoots appear on the stem, should I cut off leaves to enable more light to get to the plant?

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No you shouldn’t cut leaves. Just move the plants to a spot with more light and the cucumber bud will get sunlight.

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