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– Plant cucumbers once daily temperatures rise to mid-70s F. – Improve soil quality by mixing in a few inches of compost from the past or other organic matter that is rich in nutrients. – Cucumbers proliferate with minimal maintenance. Make sure that they get one inch of water each week.
Cucumbers enjoy warm, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 to 6.8; however, they can tolerate slightly more alkaline soil up to 7.6. T
Something may block pollination if the vines are blooming but do not fruit. In the beginning, ensure that you can see male and female flowers. Male blooms typically appear first and then fade away but don’t worry if this occurs.
Pick cucumbers at any time. They’re large enough to be used. Be sure to check your vines every day as the fruit begins to grow as they increase. Vines yield more fruit when you harvest.