Author Topic: cucumber help (Read 1812 times)

manian · « **on:** July 15, 2012, 06:40:45 pm »

hi
cucmbers growing fast but i have several large side shoots.
should i cut these off (like you do with toms

deepinthewoods · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:51:34 pm »

its up to you!! i cut side shoots off after theyve formed a few fruits.

manian · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:54:32 pm »

after the main stem fruits or the side shoots fruit?
sorry -being a bit

today
Mx

deepinthewoods · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:58:39 pm »

the fruits will form in the nodes along the stem, i just let the branches grow for a foot or so, then stop them. thats normally enough for a few cues to form. let the main stem grow up, and keep tieing it in to its supports. support is really important!