I am growing cukes for the first time. I am having a problem though, my cukes are turning into a u-shape and then start turning a yellowish color. Any ideas????
cucumber question
Jun 03, 2004
3 Replies
They perhaps didn't get pollinated. Has it been too cold or windy for the bees to fly? If so, the problem should correct itself soon.
Steve
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What kind of cukes? Where are they planted..as in what sort of soil, sun exposure, under glass outside, growing on the ground or climbing a trellis? It's way too early for cucumbers where I live, but I should be planting them. Well I *could* have had them in earlier as it was HOT early, but then cold, and now hot again. How big are the cucumbers when they turn U shaped? How long have they been on the vine when turning yellow?
I ask because some kinds of cucumbers grow contorted and it's normal.
Cucumbers turn yellow when they are getting "ripe" if they're left on the vine too long, although I doubt that is the case, but have to rule these things out. ;-)
A little more info will help folks help you.
Janice
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