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Cucumbers benefit from growing with a single main stem that is tied to a vertical stake, cane or string. This is known as training the cucumbers. Training cucumbers to grow where you want them to is easy and should enable you to make the most of their growth.
Steps
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1Plant the cucumbers in growing bags or pots if growing in a greenhouse. Otherwise, plant them in the garden as usual.
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2For cucumbers growing in a greenhouse:
- Place the vertical stake item between each bag or pot and extend it to the eaves of the greenhouse roof.
- Place horizontal wires or string along the roof length.
- Train the cucumbers to grow up the stake and then along the wire or string. The cucumbers will hang down as they grow.
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3For cucumbers growing in the garden:
- Insert the vertical stake item between each cucumber plant into the soil.
- Tie horizontal wire or string along the top end of each stake. You might need to add additional stakes for stability of the growing string.
- Train the cucumber plants to grow up each stake and then along the wire or string.
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4Tie each cucumber plant onto the support as it grows.
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5To facilitate the correct growth, be sure to pinch out all side shows, flowers and tendrils until the cucumber plant reaches the wire or string. At this point, train two sideshows to run along the horizontal wire or string.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is a "side show" on a cucumber plant?NinoxTop AnswererSide show are stems that appear next to to principal plant. They won't produce fruits, so you can remove them.
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QuestionWhat is the importance of pinching in growing cucumbers?NinoxTop AnswererBy pinching your plant, you help it to produce fruits.
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QuestionWhat's wrong with cucumber leaves that have tiny yellow spots?NinoxTop AnswererLikely, your plant suffers from marrow mildew. You can get rid of them with an anti-fungus product.
Things You'll Need
- Growing medium (and containers if in a greenhouse)
- Cucumber plants
- Stake item, such as bamboo stake, wooden stake, etc.
- Wire or string; if outdoors, be sure the item used is weatherproof