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25 Nov 12, Rowayda (Australia - temperate climate)

The leaves on the underside of my Lebanese cucumber plants are turning yellow and then drying out. I'm fertilizing regularly and watering often. My cucumbers are planted on a slope and this is happening to the higher up plants. My cucumbers have taken a long time to flower, we planted them 2 1/2 months ago and we just picked our first lot. Any help appreciated.

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04 Dec 12, (Australia - tropical climate)

dont let the leaves get wet when you water them try to keep the water at the base of the plant

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22 Nov 12, Jan Stepanian (Australia - temperate climate)

Can someone please tell me what fertiliser or organic matter is best for growing Lebanese cucumbers.

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16 Nov 12, Robbie Miller (Australia - temperate climate)

Plants are flowering heavily,fruits form then when they are about 2 to 3 cms in length they die off,what could be the cause of this? cheersRobbie.

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19 Nov 12, Greggy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Infertile flowers can cause this - are there bees around?

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05 Nov 12, Patricia Dehring (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I note that you suggest cucumbers and tomatoes should note be grown together. I have them side by side in grow bags, will that be ok. Also, is it wise to thin out leaves of the cucumber? Thanks

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26 Oct 12, matthew mccallum (Australia - temperate climate)

Should i stake the young ones

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22 Oct 12, Gary (USA - Zone 9b climate)

I've only know of growing cucumbers in a fence or trellis.. hearing of them being grown on the ground sounds very strange to me.. one it takes up more room and two it's more likely to have problems with bugs and such.

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13 Jan 13, Charles L (Australia - temperate climate)

Yes, growing them on the ground is begging for trouble. I'd say it's almost a guaranteed disease target. A trellis is really the only way to go....although I sometimes have them growing up adjacent bushes/small trees as well. On the ground the moisture and lack of air flow is a calling card for mildew and wilts..

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15 Oct 12, bill (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

i grow them on the ground on top of mulch and it is the first time this has happened

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