cucumber problem

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by justracing, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. justracing

    justracing Gardener

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    I have just 1 plant (all female variety) which so far has produced around 6 or 7 wonderful fruits in my small greenhouse alongside 4 tomato plants however the the fruits behind some of the top flowers appear to be dying off. I have picked all the ready cucumbers which really have been magnificent, will I get any more?
     
  2. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

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    Yes it will start again, it just needs time to recover. These modern all female cucumbers tend to 'stall' after they produce the first flush of fruit.

    I always pick off the first 3 or 4 embryonic fruit which does slightly delay getting them, but the plant then goes full steam ahead and produces fruit all season non-stop.
     
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