13-05-2021, 08:29 PM
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has anyone grown cucumbers....
in a pot indoors?? This is the current plan as otherwise the slugs just devour anything outside. It's looking promising so far but does anyone (who has tried this) have any tips for encouraging cucumber growth (other than sweet nothings whispered in their general direction!)
13-05-2021, 08:42 PM
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Re: has anyone grown cucumbers....
yes in the greenhouse
one plant only produced one cucumber. Sue and I were discussing this only this evening and She said for the cost of the plant the care ie watering etc it was cheaper to buy. The framework had the plant tied to it so the cucumber was off the ground, stop slugs getting at it
13-05-2021, 08:47 PM
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Re: has anyone grown cucumbers....
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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That is a beautiful cucumber though - bet it tasted magnificent
This frame cheap enough and just put a plastic sheet over it if you don,t have a greenhouse
something like this which we have, or even indoors to grow the plant on. Also one way also to have a flower indoor display
https://www.futuregarden.co.uk/grow-...RoCjOAQAvD_BwE
13-05-2021, 09:07 PM
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Re: has anyone grown cucumbers....
I'm growing one in my mini greenhouse, but its just a tiny plant at the moment, so I can't help much with advice. I'll be watching this thread with interest though.RS, your cucumber looks lovely - although I have to agree its much easier to buy one. Its fun though - and I didn't even know they just produce one per plant!
13-05-2021, 09:10 PM
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Re: has anyone grown cucumbers....
Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles
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I'm growing one in my mini greenhouse, but its just a tiny plant at the moment, so I can't help much with advice. I'll be watching this thread with interest though.RS, your cucumber looks lovely - although I have to agree its much easier to buy one. Its fun though - and I didn't even know they just produce one per plant!
However using a frame like this certainly for trhe price is well worth it. We have 2 one each side of the greenhouse
14-05-2021, 03:43 AM
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Re: has anyone grown cucumbers....
Bratti you are so lucky if you don't have slugs there. The only plants our slugs don't tend to attack are tomatoes and potatoes. It's such a heart sinking moment going out and seeing a beautiful plant razed to the ground and a little trail of slime. I'll see how it goes and invest in a frame if they show promise. I wonder if you can improvise with a garden cane frame. It would be nice just to have the flowers as they are quite pretty. I can see buds starting to form.
14-05-2021, 03:59 AM
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Re: has anyone grown cucumbers....
When we were in Cyprus in 2009 we were introduced to Lebanese Cucumbers. Nothing like the size of a cucumber but beautiful taste. About the size of a courgette and the little cafe we used to frequent in Larnaca, used to slice them lengthways and they would become part of the filling of a crusty topped roll. Great for lunch with a coffee or a wine. When we got home we inquired and found they were here so we grew them ourselves.|
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