Sudden Cucumber Death Syndrome

Thought I would update with a picture of the 14½ inch cue that I harvested yesterday:

 

Yes they were only 50p each plug, I'll certainly do the same next year, even buying plants at 90p each is a good deal really - I only have 4 plants which is still way too many for our little family. I planted mine last weekend:

 

Looks like we are off and running!









Another three on their way!

Mrs C tried some of the first one this morning, and reports that it is not as watery as 'shop bought' and is crunchier with a good taste - so growing your own definitely makes a difference.

 

Oh, that is a bit rum Scrungee - was it cold where you are overnight?

 

Good tip Kristen, thanks

Knowing my two, the one that is in there won't last long - Little C has already had a chunk off it too - its great to see it being appreciated though!

 

In fairness Vince, my cucumber plants have been in the house since day one - my whole garden plans have stalled whilst I wait for new fences; once they are done, I will be able to get all my seedlings out of the polytunnel, finally making room for the cucumber plants - until then, they are stuck at the back of my living room by the French doors, and apparently loving it.

 

That's a shame gcc, we need some decent weather to perk them up. Maybe you can still get a replacement plant from a garden centre.

 

I evicted mine from the back of the living room into the polytunnel on Saturday - had no choice, it was getting mad in here with plants, and they were all clinging onto each others canes so the longer I left them, the worse it was going to get; anyway, the drop in temps put me into abject panic, and I ended up running an extension lead out to the polytunnel and sticking an oil filled rad in there to warm things up.

I am definitely going soft, heating a plastic tent in the garden!