What's wrong with my cucumber plants?
Ariel (Zone: 7b)
6 years ago
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LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
6 years agoAriel (Zone: 7b)
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Comments (5)I'm in San Diego, CA (coastal) so its usually always in the mid-70's. Although last week it did get in "scorching" 80's. Not sure if that's too hot for it. Today its 73 degrees F. Most of the lower leaves are gone because I cut them off as soon as they start to yellow, wilt then die. It started with the lower leaves and have moved up the entire plant. Its a lot more pale yellow now than it was a week ago (when I took the photos). Maybe another sign of root issues? It's in one of the larger clay pots. Maybe 12 gallons? I don't know for sure but I don't think the pot is too small. I have larger plants that are in smaller pots that seem to be thriving. I fertilized again about 2 weeks ago (with one of those slow release fertilizer sticks)....See MoreWhat's wrong with my cucumbers?
Comments (23)Just leave it on. Spray in the evening after the bees have left. This will ensure that the beneficial wasps are also gone and give it plenty of time to dry before the sun comes out. Dan it shouldn't damage the leaves at all if mixed properly and sprayed very early morning or evening and I've used it on some delicate alocasia and colocasia leaves. I didn't know about the soap issue. I've never mixed them though. I'll have to reread my label....See MoreWhat’s wrong with my cucumbers?
Comments (6)on babes.. always look to the new growth ... and yours looks fine ... who cares.. what happened.. a week or two back.. to damage the older leaves ... if they were transplanted... that could cause the stress.. that caused the MINOR damage ... if they were grown in situ ... who knows.. rain on a very tender babe?? ... cold damage though we are probably past most of that ... btw.. always mention where you are .. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=in+situ&t=ffcm&ia=definition why are they covered with sand ... either that rain i mentioned.. or you are a bit aggressive watering them ... ken...See MoreWhat’s wrong with my cucumber?
Comments (1)Since the newest leaves appear ok I'd suspect that the bought transplants may not have been hardened off and suffered some shock & sunscald. Can't rule out some early bug bites either. Best guesses....See MoreChris (6a NY)
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