I`m finished with cumcumbers

You plant it in a nice warm pot in fresh compost.
You tranplant it when its crying out for more space.
You give it a nice new climbing frame to enjoy.
You feed it and give tender loving care

And what do I get out four plants.?

This

I`ve seen bigger gerkins!

Truth is the one remaining plant out of four is just sat there sulking.
No new flowers, no growth and no more cucumbers.
Oh well I can always use the frame for one the tomatoes.
robert

 

And there was me about to ask your advice about my cucumbers and how to get a decent crop:hehe::hehe:

 

I`m not your man... Ive decided its less hassle to buy them or trust that wendy next door has to many of them like she usually does.
We can always do a trade as we have done other years.:gnthb:
robert

 

You should think yourself lucky Rob-I can't even get mine to germinate properly!! Melon seedlings coming out of my eyeballs, not a single good cucumber seedling.

 

This is he/she..
my cucumber that just refuses to grow and is sulking.

 

cap. That looks like a "ridge" cucumber. They don't grow much bigger than that. I only grow that type 'cause the flavour is so much better than the "telegraph" type.

 

Morning cajary
You may have a point there. I must admit not knowing what the end product should be like.
Its a market more variety. Am I being a bit critical of the fella?
I was maybe expecting some more flowers/baby fruit at this stage.
Yours are looking really good.
robert

 

You plant it in a nice warm pot in fresh compost.
You tranplant it when its crying out for more space.
You give it a nice new climbing frame to enjoy.
You feed it and give tender loving care
:rotfl: And this is how it rewards you!!!!!

 

Oh Robert that had me in stitches too. :lollol:

I think you should be proud of your achievement there. :luv:

 

John
You have just saved a cucumber from a fate worse then death..
Thankyou.
So,, seems like:
1. Talk it with love and affection.
2. give a nice home with shelter from the elements.
3. feed it regular
4. remove the odd flower head or two, but remember to apologize to the plant while doing it. "This wont hurt much, honest"
5. When picking ripe fruit say "Thankyou"

Gardening has changed over the years.:hehe::hehe::hehe:
Robert.
(watch this space for future updates)

 

Seems like all the TLC and talking to is working!
Check it out now.
Not gained a lot in stature, but we have another flower and young cucumber!

 

Marketmore doesn't get much bigger than the one you picked Robert. I grow them every year though have them under cover in our small polytunnel. Most of the plants I let grow along the ground and I nip out the tops when they have 5 leaves and this encourages them to put out side shoots and produce more cucs. I also grow one or two up canes - mainly to save ground space. I've never bothered nipping out the early flowers, but still get a very prolific crop. You can pick the baby cucs and pickle them like gherkins.
We really like Marketmore as they are small and get eaten quickly, unlike the longer vareties which tend to dry out before we manage to use them all.
Here a couple I picked today. I've left them growing a bit too long due to being away from home and they've started to turn a bit yellow. Should still taste fine though!

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Thanks Dave for the pic and info. I now have a target.
Seems like my solo plant is really injoying this warm spell we are having.
Watch this space for pictures.
robert