Cucumber Growing Masterclass: The Secret to Perfect Cucumbers

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • Growing your own crunchy, crispy cucumbers is one of the juiciest joys of summer. With a little know-how these tasty cukes can give you a bumper crop and come in an array of surprising colours and textures, bound to impress all your friends at your party. Enjoy them in salads, in your water and in your cocktails of course! Cucumbers also store incredibly well as pickles to last you all winter too!
    But... there are a few pitfalls to watch out for. In this week's episode Ben reveals his secrets to growing perfect cucumbers, and lots of them!
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Komentáře • 373

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 Před měsícem +40

    Love growing cucumbers. I was never really into pickles until I started growing cucumbers. Now I make kosher dill spears, sweet and sour sandwich pickles, and relish. Nothing like home grown and home made!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +3

      So true! 😀

    • @derhaas8652
      @derhaas8652 Před 23 dny +2

      i feel like growing cucumbers is also one of the most rewarding and fun to watch vegs since once the plant has developed, they just keep coming in on a weekly basis.

  • @mrs.robinson1828
    @mrs.robinson1828 Před měsícem +34

    Brilliant video from one of CZcams's best gardening channels. Thanks Ben for sharing your in depth knowledge.

  • @babyroot3479
    @babyroot3479 Před měsícem +29

    I just recently subscribed to the Growveg Garden Planner. What an amazing tool to help us in our garden. Ive a lot to learn navigating it, but I really enjoy it and I look forward to using it for years to come!
    Edit to add: your humor wasn't wasted on me. "What does your milk bring to the yard?" 😂 too funny.

    • @goldierocks.
      @goldierocks. Před měsícem +4

      I have used it for 6 years and love it.

    • @babyroot3479
      @babyroot3479 Před měsícem +3

      @@goldierocks. its perfect and very affordable. Im sure you're very quick and efficient by now. I'm still learning all the functions, tips and tricks.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +3

      Thanks so much. The Garden Planner is always evolving/improving, so I think it's genuinely useful! And so pleased the humor was picked up! :-)

  • @mikki3961
    @mikki3961 Před měsícem +18

    I adore this man, his knowledge and enthusiasm is contagious! I love my cucumbers and the advice is stellar, thank you.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks so much for watching! 😀

  • @artistlovepeace
    @artistlovepeace Před měsícem +15

    GrowVeg is sharing all good and honest advice.

  • @michlardot2215
    @michlardot2215 Před měsícem +28

    My cucumber soup
    1 big cucumber with skin in slices, 1 smal handfull of cut up leek put under water with chicken stock let it cook for 10 a 15 min
    At Salt and peper if needed at 3 table spoons of cut up dille and about 150 ml of creem
    Let it simmer for 5 min, mixe the soup
    At slices of smoked samon before serving
    Enjoy😊

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries Před měsícem +2

      Wow. I've never heard of cucumber soup. Interesting.

    • @vanessag6303
      @vanessag6303 Před měsícem +3

      That sounds fabulous!! My grandfather has an excellent green thumb for growing cucumbers, I'll try making him this soup when his cucumbers come in later this summer. 😊

    • @tompearce3610
      @tompearce3610 Před 27 dny

      Can do this with courgettes as well and liquidise. Very quick and easy soup and if you grow courgettes you always have too many!

    • @TimJameson-jg8sl
      @TimJameson-jg8sl Před 22 dny

      Sounds like world war two ration meal😂

    • @tracycrider7778
      @tracycrider7778 Před 4 dny

      Yum❤

  • @matthewhodgson2008
    @matthewhodgson2008 Před měsícem +12

    Perfect timing, planting mine tomorrow.

  • @markhignett4971
    @markhignett4971 Před měsícem +1

    Absolutely brilliant video, you cover literally everything. Thank you

  • @christinebrooks6364
    @christinebrooks6364 Před měsícem +1

    HibBen, great video on cucumbers with plenty of useful hints & tops too. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

  • @yooperlooper
    @yooperlooper Před měsícem +2

    Your videos are always soooooo informative and easy to understand. This is a keeper since I like to grow cucs on my deck in pots.

  • @andrewsparrow6500
    @andrewsparrow6500 Před měsícem +18

    Also just to add by following groveg I've been very successful and improving my tactics on growing this year.... This summer is going to the busiest and yet the most rewarding. All thanks to you Ben 😊

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +1

      That is so lovely to read. Happy gardening! :-)

  • @annettebrdsgaard2645
    @annettebrdsgaard2645 Před měsícem +45

    The next generation: Did you know, you can make cuttings. Just take a sideshoot or the topcut and put in water. It will pruduce roots in a couple of weeks and be ready to plant out. I live i Denmark. I do this in the beginning of July🌱

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +2

      Great idea! 🥒

    • @jamesbrock7908
      @jamesbrock7908 Před 28 dny +3

      Seriously?! I have to give it a try!! My cucumbers dont produce fertile seeds, so I have to keep buying the seeds ever so often.

    • @andreacoleman
      @andreacoleman Před 28 dny

      🤖

    • @annettebrdsgaard2645
      @annettebrdsgaard2645 Před 28 dny

      @@jamesbrock7908 yes, I took the topcut les than 14 days ago and it has developer nice roots👍👍👍

    • @eb1684
      @eb1684 Před 26 dny +1

      @@annettebrdsgaard2645 What is topcut?

  • @fornloeg
    @fornloeg Před měsícem +1

    Your videos are really informative and the way you do it is really wholesome, love everything about it, thank you for being who you are ❤

  • @abdullahalnoman5081
    @abdullahalnoman5081 Před měsícem +1

    I just planted cucumbers this evening looking forward to it😊

  • @cricketbug7390
    @cricketbug7390 Před měsícem +1

    Just what I needed to know!! Thanks a bunch! I hope I can get some growing.

  • @yolande2296
    @yolande2296 Před 28 dny +1

    Expert advice. Thank you!

  • @slashieboy
    @slashieboy Před měsícem +8

    I love this veggie guy so many great tips while watching good content, keep it up my friend big ups from Sweden

  • @Debbieanne51
    @Debbieanne51 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

  • @FishBarWellingborough
    @FishBarWellingborough Před 26 dny +1

    Thank you Ben for your sharing,it’s very useful

  • @PlantObsessed
    @PlantObsessed Před měsícem +1

    Great advice and as always beautiful photography. 🎉🎉

  • @43pandy
    @43pandy Před 26 dny +2

    Have never grown a cucumber but just watched your video very inspired you are very easy to watch nice on the eye 😊

  • @our-days-are-short8254
    @our-days-are-short8254 Před měsícem +2

    I'm growing cucs fo the 1st time this year, so this is perfect info. Thanks,

  • @gardentogrill970
    @gardentogrill970 Před měsícem +1

    Great video, I have just sown mine just before this video popped up. Looking forward to more masterclass videos

  • @debbiebolman2705
    @debbiebolman2705 Před měsícem +1

    I had never given it any thought to make a second sowing for cukes. Thanks Ben!

  • @kimstockwell721
    @kimstockwell721 Před měsícem +1

    My first time growing cucumbers, thanks for this very informative video.

  • @joyscott374
    @joyscott374 Před měsícem

    Hi Ben., first time out growing cues. I got Market more as a neighbour had these & they were lovely. I was so pleased that you done this masterclass. Along with all your tips I'm feeling much more confident. Thanks 👍

  • @MikkisoXTRA
    @MikkisoXTRA Před měsícem +22

    "What does your milk bring to the yard?" HAHA!!! See what you did there 🤣

    • @babyroot3479
      @babyroot3479 Před měsícem +2

      Lol apparently it brings less powdery mildew. 😂

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +5

      Glad my terrible sense of humor was picked up! ;-)

    • @LittleKikuyu
      @LittleKikuyu Před měsícem +1

      @MikkisoXTRA I don’t understand the joke 🙈🙈🙈 I‘m not a native speaker. Would you mind explaining? (I love a good pun) 😂😆😅

    • @babyroot3479
      @babyroot3479 Před měsícem +1

      @@LittleKikuyu its an old dumb song titled: "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard " you probably can listen to it on CZcams. 😂

    • @tanyakilbane7636
      @tanyakilbane7636 Před 27 dny +1

      Now I’m gonna have that song in my head for the weekend.
      Thanks!

  • @lorrainedurgee1761
    @lorrainedurgee1761 Před 5 dny +1

    What a great video - very detailed -thanks .

  • @ninadaya1695
    @ninadaya1695 Před měsícem +4

    Wonderful information and tips! 🫶🏽

  • @moirad6579
    @moirad6579 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome video... thanks so much. Have not grown cucumbers before so this was exactly what i needed. Appreciate you covering cucumber beetles even though they are not an issue where you live

  • @RoquetSynce
    @RoquetSynce Před dnem

    Another great video! I'm always learning on this channel!

  • @JV-dx5uv
    @JV-dx5uv Před 26 dny +1

    Awesome series!!👍 Cant wait for the fruit bush episodes !

  • @Kristen-603
    @Kristen-603 Před 15 dny +1

    Lots of great info, thank you!
    Also, gorgeous greenhouse! I hope to have one someday

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead Před měsícem

    Love your channel ben! It's always so wonderful

  • @isalabby
    @isalabby Před 5 dny +1

    i bought a cucumber plant on a whim and now i determined to make it flourish

  • @SoulsJourney
    @SoulsJourney Před měsícem +12

    I always get such a kick out of your videos. The cucumbers on the eyes was great 😁 Just waiting for it to warm up here in Oregon before starting my cukes.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      So pleased you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching!

  • @Jimmy.Plot.41.b
    @Jimmy.Plot.41.b Před měsícem

    Some very good information in this video Ben, thank you for sharing 👍

  • @ornellaap5029
    @ornellaap5029 Před 26 dny +1

    Thank you for video very interesting and usefull every time i see your video i want to run to my allotment in north london your entusiasm is contagius

  • @TuttleScott
    @TuttleScott Před měsícem +21

    Cucumbers is one of those plants I've never had problems growing. I just throw the seeds at the ground and soon I've got them coming out my ears. Kind of like squash or zucchini. I am going to try growing them up a trellis this year cause I always end up with 2 foot long monster cucumbers hidden under leaves.

    • @karencarol
      @karencarol Před 26 dny

      I’ve never been able to grow them successfully. They seem to get overripe on one end, and undeveloped on the other.

    • @meshab6049
      @meshab6049 Před 25 dny

      Lucky you. I get very little harvest from container plants

    • @nolagirlhomestead
      @nolagirlhomestead Před 25 dny +2

      Cucumbers are water hogs!!!! It's hard for me to commit to daily watering here in 9b So Louisiana

  • @juliehartley3652
    @juliehartley3652 Před měsícem +1

    More very useful tips - thank you Ben. Love your cucumber eyes 😅👍

  • @debradevine3949
    @debradevine3949 Před 3 dny +1

    Great information! Thank you

  • @stevedimartino683
    @stevedimartino683 Před 11 dny

    Good job as usual thank you, I learned so much from you, appreciate. 😁👍

  • @andyward997
    @andyward997 Před 24 dny

    Brilliant video, thank you.

  • @youtubecommenter4213
    @youtubecommenter4213 Před měsícem

    absolutely get those parthenocarpic cucumbers, i've been growing them for a few years and the yield is so much better.

  • @phyllismcdaniel-cook946
    @phyllismcdaniel-cook946 Před měsícem

    As always great information

  • @angelaphan3346
    @angelaphan3346 Před měsícem

    Thx for the inspo, Ben! Just sowed some cucumber seeds :)

  • @purple_leaf5770
    @purple_leaf5770 Před 14 dny

    Great video! I let my first group of cucumbers just keep growing and the largest ones were very bitter & 17in long! This year I’ll be letting them grow up instead of horizontal. Thank you

  • @tonioyendis4464
    @tonioyendis4464 Před 28 dny +1

    Excellent information!

  • @alice_rabbit8345
    @alice_rabbit8345 Před měsícem +1

    I grow lemon cucumbers and they’re wonderful!

  • @kida12
    @kida12 Před 24 dny +5

    For a bitter cucumber you can cut the vine end and rub it on the cut surface. A foamy white substance will be pulled to the edges of the rubbing area, and that is the bitter compound. Keep rubbing until the foam stops forming. Wash it all off and your cucumber will no longer be bitter.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 22 dny +1

      This is a superb tip, thanks for sharing!

  • @veggiepatchideas
    @veggiepatchideas Před měsícem

    Got mine cooking away in the polytunnel, great stuff Ben 🙏🙏🌱🌱

  • @BumblebeeAdventure
    @BumblebeeAdventure Před měsícem

    🐝Thanks for the great video🌻 Nice handy vid Ben, good tips! Need to sow mine going for a munchkin

  • @DownButNotOutYet
    @DownButNotOutYet Před měsícem

    Good morning Ben, a well explained lesson on the planting of cucumbers. If the basic is correct then planting success must follow. As we are now at the end of Autumn, I will obtain a packet of seeds and have them ready for the Spring and then just let the cucumbers do their thing, growing! Have a good day, take care. Kind regards.

  • @andykyriakides2144
    @andykyriakides2144 Před 21 dnem +1

    Thanks for the Greek lesson Ben .

  • @emkn1479
    @emkn1479 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for the list! We have so many pests that want to destroy our plants, I’m planning to plant them within insect netting this year, using only parthenocarpic varieties.

  • @ljgerken
    @ljgerken Před měsícem +4

    Cucumbers are also called "burpless" or "self-fertile" here in the USA. I prefer a seedless cucumber but many burpless will have seeds if left to grow on longer. If I pick them smaller, I get fewer seeds. I pickled many cucumbers last year and hope to do so this year. I'm going to try growing one plant on my back deck in a 10 gallon grow bag and let it sprawl along the deck and hang down over the edge so I can keep it off the ground and don't need a trellis. I put insect netting tied around the main stem at the soil level to keep vine borers out.

  • @marymarymillidweeb2661
    @marymarymillidweeb2661 Před 18 dny +2

    when you said that if 'female flower gets pollinated by a male flower it can make them bitter' i just about spit out my porridge! 😂😂

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 18 dny +1

      Glad to have raised a smile! :-)

  • @jagibaba
    @jagibaba Před měsícem

    We are starting our first cucumbers this year - I'm so excited for it because our kids absolutely adore them (which is in itself reason to celebrate, I didn't like 🥒 as a kid ... In fact I am growing to like themnow, thanks to my kids 😃😃😃) and so they are going to grow them in their little garden beds - with the help of THE best gardening teacher on CZcams!!! ❤ Thank you so much for this masterclass - it just came at the best possible time (having a bit of April snow outside so gardening is on a few days break now) and we are already diligently taking notes!! 🥒

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +1

      So delighted to read you're starting your first cucumbers this season. Great stuff! I'm sure you'll get a fantastic crop. Happy gardening! :-)

  • @derhaas8652
    @derhaas8652 Před 23 dny

    i've just stumbled upon this channel and your style of content perfectly fits my needs.. thank you so much alr, I'm most likely going to be binge watching your videos for the better part of the upcoming season. Also you're a really cool and entertaining creator, keep up the great work! Greetings and much love from Germany

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 22 dny

      What kind words, thank you so much. Happy gardening! 🧑‍🌾

  • @webenbanu
    @webenbanu Před měsícem

    Thank you for this! I decided to experiment with winter sowing this year and used that method with almost everything I plan to grow this year. I have only a few jugs which haven't shown any germination at all, and my cucumber jug is one of them. I'd been worried that something was wrong with my seeds, but now I'm thinking that the nights are still too cool for them and they may yet sprout later!

  • @bluestar.8938
    @bluestar.8938 Před měsícem

    Thank you Mr Ben : )

  • @dnawormcastings
    @dnawormcastings Před měsícem

    Great video as always 🇳🇿❤️

  • @devoutone1
    @devoutone1 Před 16 dny

    Thanks Ben! Great vid. Had no idea there were all female cucumbers. Living here in the Caribbean is ideal for growing cucumbers as the weather is constantly hot. Thanks also for the tip on powdery mild dew.

  • @soltersortna
    @soltersortna Před měsícem +3

    I planned on starting my gardening today but sprained my ankle. Thanks for giving me some more knowledge so I’ll be better prepared for my unplanned late start in a week or two!

    • @LittleKikuyu
      @LittleKikuyu Před měsícem

      Get well soon! 😊

    • @Toffnm
      @Toffnm Před měsícem

      That sucks, hope your ankle recovers very quickly!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      Oh poor you. Hope you are fully recovered very soon!

  • @jackiek4159
    @jackiek4159 Před 28 dny +2

    Cucumbers are my favourite vegie to grow in the summer! Nothing like a home grown cucumber! 😍🥒💚

  • @ChrisReher
    @ChrisReher Před měsícem +4

    Wonderful! Thanks. I've had trouble with bitter and overly curled cucumbers these past few seasons. It gets very hot here very quickly, so I suspect heat stress. I may try a little shade cloth mid-day.

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries Před měsícem +3

      Someone advised me that consistent watering is the key

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +3

      Yes, a little shade may help if it's really hot around midday/early afternoon. And keep them well watered. :-)

  • @vaniafarmar5281
    @vaniafarmar5281 Před měsícem

    Great guide!

  • @thomassimmer5186
    @thomassimmer5186 Před 5 dny

    This is my first experience with your channel. I love it. Great information and really energetic, upbeat, and charming presentation. I rarely subscribe on first visit, but this time its a no brainer. Thank you!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 2 dny

      Thank you so much - and a very warm welcome to the channel!

  • @AstarteAnthro
    @AstarteAnthro Před měsícem +2

    Thanks so much, my pretend Uncle Ben!!! 😅🎉❤

  • @Beaguins
    @Beaguins Před měsícem

    Excellent video, Ben! Last year was my first time growing cucumbers. They didn't like my weak sandy soil, but I'm determined to give them a better shot this year with plenty of compost and amendments. I love pickles!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      Hope you manage to enjoy a fantastic crop this year. :-)

  • @eb1684
    @eb1684 Před 26 dny +1

    Very good.

  • @lorainemcguire5795
    @lorainemcguire5795 Před měsícem

    Thanks Ben very helpful video I'll confess o have already brought a cucumber seed packet but it was quite cheap so 🤞 I shall now look into a quality variety I have brought chicken pellets though 👍

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      Off to a strong start Loraine. 😀

  • @roottrackerzbyyaira
    @roottrackerzbyyaira Před měsícem +1

    Wonderful Cucumber 🥒 ♥️ Video! I was successful with Armenian (really a melon) that produced until December. I just planted my Yamato extra long seedlings next to 2 young grapevines behind the chamomile a few days ago!

  • @fionnaheller1873
    @fionnaheller1873 Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing all your considerable expertise and experience. I love growing lemon cucumbers because they are so obliging. Even with giving as many away as the locals could stand I had vats of cucumber relish to jar and distribute around the locality/Christmas presents all winter - and we are still working our way through the cucumber soup I froze. This year I may be buried by them because I found a forgotten seed packet of the usual [green] variety that was well out of date and sowed the lot in addition to my lemon and a few green varieties, expecting nothing and every one has just germinated. I think I need another polytunnel, even after I give friends and neighbours as many plants I can persuade them to adopt.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +1

      Sounds like you’re a total cucumber growing pro!

    • @fionnaheller1873
      @fionnaheller1873 Před měsícem

      @@GrowVeg I wish - it was an accidental experiment because my grandchildren always find unusual seeds to give me and the results were far more prolific than I anticipated!. It turns out a large number of people appreciate the cucumber relish so squeezing in more plants than is reasonable has its benefits. I can't bear to send the extras to a certain death so invested in a small overspill polytunnel. Lunacy obviously increases with old age.
      Thank you again for all your videos - I wish I had a tiny part of your knowledge and through your kindness I am borrowing it.

  • @Brick-Morpork
    @Brick-Morpork Před měsícem +3

    My Party Time cucumbers have been in sunken bed in the unheated tunnel for about 1.5 weeks now and they have grown at least 10x bigger than when I planted them out. Off to a great start!

  • @sosgardening
    @sosgardening Před 28 dny

    Great tips, even for those in climates which aren't your own! I find my cucumbers are my most productive plants but you're definitely right, you have to keep your eye on them the most for the cukes which are hiding and maturing and the powdery mildew (I haven't had the beetles yet but i'm on Toronto so it won't be long).
    I let my cucumbers sprawl all over my fence and trim as much as possible and it definitely works, I need to pay more attention to my Zucchini however (courgette anyone?) as I always end up with a ton of powdery mildew :(

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 26 dny +1

      I think the milk solution trick should work on the courgettes too. And keep everything well watered of course! :-)

  • @chrisgait5533
    @chrisgait5533 Před měsícem

    Excellent video!!
    My tip is, and I do this for cucumbers, gherkin, squash. I put the seeds in a moist square of Jcloth in zip bag in a sealed container by the boiler, an airing cupboard will work. I check twice a day and when there is approx 1/2 inch of root I'll transplant to a pot. This way I know the seed is viable.
    Happy gardening :-)

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +1

      Great suggestion! :-)

  • @nilmaribeiropereira2392
    @nilmaribeiropereira2392 Před měsícem

    Agree

  • @LZH13067
    @LZH13067 Před měsícem

    I was always under the assumption that cukes don't transplant well, so I've always started in either peat or cow pots...the latter is preferred. Will be trying your way this week! 🤞

  • @kirstysmith2903
    @kirstysmith2903 Před měsícem

    I only started gardening this year, and have one cucumber plant doing good so far, but im growing it for my tortoises 😅.

  • @Kitchenlabofficial
    @Kitchenlabofficial Před měsícem

    Nice sharing my dear brother

  • @echognomecal6742
    @echognomecal6742 Před měsícem +1

    I was taught they're called Lemon-Apple cucumbers & I LOVE them! Years ago I mentioned them to a friend...who thought I had somehow managed to hybridize the 3! The confusion that ensued...the explaining...
    "You can't...you...no...but one's a VINE, the others are TREES! How could...I...no, but...but...but citrus!..."
    "Well I don't knnnnow..."
    "We went to the same high school!!! You did better than me!"

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      That’s fantastic! :-)

  • @brightantwerp
    @brightantwerp Před měsícem

    Thank you, that is so helpfull. Are there any variaties of which you can save the seeds, and how to save them?

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +1

      You could save any varieties that are traditional open pollinated cucumbers. Just not ones that are hybrids. And you would harvest the seeds once the fruits have turned yellow and are slightly soft to the touch.

    • @brightantwerp
      @brightantwerp Před měsícem

      @@GrowVeg Thank you!

  • @vanhorntm
    @vanhorntm Před měsícem +1

    My favorite variety is Wautoma. It was developed by the USDA and is burpless, bitter free, and resistant to a wide variety of diseases, including powdery mildew, which is my biggest problem. I grow in a climate with hot summers, and they continue produce even when temperatures get into the upper 90's Fahrenheit. You can pick small for gherkins, or let grow a little longer for snacking size or pickles. They're wonderfully prolific, and I like that I can save the seeds from year to year. I like the flavor so much I don't bother growing slicing types anymore and just plant enough for pickles and eating fresh. My bees love the blossoms and are always visiting them as soon as they open.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      A great recommendation, thank you. 😀

  • @sharon1615
    @sharon1615 Před měsícem

    I learnt a lot from this thanks Ben, slugs and snails seam to like bird seed

  • @hevchip741
    @hevchip741 Před 9 dny

    Or cucamelon, great for lunch box.
    Baking soda helps with mildew

  • @LittleKikuyu
    @LittleKikuyu Před měsícem +1

    I personally love Mexican mini cucumber. Incredibly productive and strong way into autumn in my area (Northern Germany) 💚 They taste slightly lemony and add a nice tang to every dish 😊 I discovered them last year and I never want to be without them again. 😅

  • @sonyahogan5673
    @sonyahogan5673 Před měsícem

    Armenian are my favorite for general use.❤

  • @jodyvollmer4125
    @jodyvollmer4125 Před měsícem +1

    I love your videos! I always have one question… How do you decide what to grow inside your greenhouse? I’ve always thought about growing tomatoes in my greenhouse and have seen others do it. Now you are growing cucumbers in your greenhouse. I’m just wondering how you decide which plants to keep in the greenhouse. Many thanks from Pennsylvania.❤

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      I grow both Vining, tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse, as well as peppers in pots. :-)

    • @jodyvollmer4125
      @jodyvollmer4125 Před měsícem +1

      Thank you, Ben. Is it so that you get a longer harvest? Because it remains warm in the greenhouse and steady temperature?

    • @LittleKikuyu
      @LittleKikuyu Před 26 dny +1

      Yes! It’s good to put the warmth-loving veggies in the greenhouse to protect them from cooler temperatures and prolong the growing season (in spring and then again in autumn) ☺️

    • @LittleKikuyu
      @LittleKikuyu Před 26 dny +1

      Oh, and tomatoes and cucumbers don’t usually like rain. It makes them susceptible to fungus infections. A greenhouse protects them! 😊

  • @cherrylwegner6292
    @cherrylwegner6292 Před 24 dny +1

    MY FAV.....peel and thin slice a cuc, add equal parts sugar , white vinegar , heavy cream and minced fresh dill or green onions ....such a refreshing side !!!! adjust amounts to your liking !!!! cheers Cherryl from Canada

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 22 dny

      Yummy! 😋

    • @cherrylwegner6292
      @cherrylwegner6292 Před 22 dny

      @@GrowVeg I also do this recipe with fresh , crisp leaf lettuce , dress the lettuce just minutes before serving ! enjoy.........PS don't tell anyone but I drink the left over dressing straight out of the bowl , after the meal is over when no one is looking !!!! SHHHHH

  • @bobrobertsNotUrBob
    @bobrobertsNotUrBob Před měsícem

    you should look into aspirin for mildew, not only did they find it helps protect the plant from it but it also increased the fruit count in tomatoes

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem

      Great tip, thank you so much!

  • @meljordan220
    @meljordan220 Před 19 dny

    Wonderful as always. I do have a question. If I pick a variety that doesn't create seeds, how would I propagate the same plant without buying more seeds? When I find a variety of something that I like, I like to save the seeds and plant them again the following year. Over time the plants will become accustomed to my growing situation and become more hardy for where I am. I assume I would just select a different variety.

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 19 dny

      Yes, unfortunately you would need to buy fresh seeds each year, as the seedless types are all hybrids. Best to opt for a traditional, hybrid/heirloom variety if you would like to save seeds. 😀

  • @suefeatherstone5329
    @suefeatherstone5329 Před 27 dny

    Fabulous information thanks so much ...wish you'd pop over to Nottingham 😁and guide me a little...I share this garden so trying to avoid taking over the space is so difficult 🙈

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 25 dny

      A keen gardener rarely has enough space for all their ideas! :-)

    • @suefeatherstone5329
      @suefeatherstone5329 Před 25 dny

      @@GrowVeg so very true 😁🌻

  • @nazimchowdhury7307
    @nazimchowdhury7307 Před měsícem

    Hi, thank you for sharing. How many cucumbers plants do you recommend for family of 4?

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +1

      I grew five plants last year and had more than enough, so I reckon six and you’d always have some to pick.

    • @nazimchowdhury7307
      @nazimchowdhury7307 Před měsícem

      @@GrowVeg thank you!

  • @djbarnes48
    @djbarnes48 Před 23 dny

    Just subscribed - great videos! I'm across the pond but find your tips still work here :) Question - I've been reading up on calcium supplements - we had horrible blossom end rot on a few of our tomatoes last year. One site mentioned that calcium might actually help with powdery mildew. We had more of problem with that on our winter squash plants, not cucumbers. We're trying gypsum this year as it does not alter soil pH. Have you ever used this? Do you find it helps with mildew/fruit set/fruit production? We're trying it with our peppers this year as well. We're always experimenting to find out what does best for us and how to mitigate problems - preferably before they start! Thanks again! Love your channel!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 22 dny

      Thanks so much for subscribing. And welcome! I’ve never tried gypsum so please do let me know how you get on with that. Blossom end rot, while due to a lack of calcium, is more often down to irregular watering, which means less calcium reaches the fruits. So concentrate on consistent watering as your first priority. 😀

    • @markb8954
      @markb8954 Před 3 dny

      Try adding a few tablespoons of Bone Meal around the base of each plant while planting. Either granulated or powder Bone Meal. Reportedly this will help prevent blossom end rot. Consistent watering too.

  • @tanyabutts4998
    @tanyabutts4998 Před 24 dny

    Do you have any opinion on raised cucumber beds that allow the vines to grow down to the ground? I saw this and thought it woukd work well, and its easier on my back but ive not had good luck with fruit production

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 24 dny +1

      I've not tried this before but have seen cucumbers trailing on the ground and they seem to do okay.

  • @siennas2011
    @siennas2011 Před měsícem +1

    Omg I needed this cuke masterclass! I bought a cucumber plant at Costco yesterday and left it outside overnight; huge mistake! The temperature dropped and now it looks dead 😵😩 I brought it inside this morning in hopes some heat and gentle air makes it come back to life. This is my 4th year growing season and everyday I learn something new but it doesn’t stop me from feeling like a jerk bag for having little brain cells yesterday and doing this my baby 😭

    • @AstarteAnthro
      @AstarteAnthro Před měsícem +2

      I felt this 100% 😂

    • @siennas2011
      @siennas2011 Před měsícem

      @@AstarteAnthro 😩😭

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před měsícem +2

      Don’t feel bad. Every day is a learning date for gardeners. :-)

  • @AlvinKazu
    @AlvinKazu Před 27 dny

    What is the final time we should pick them before it's too late and the plant starts wilting and going towards the end?
    Is it only when cucumber fruits are COMPLETELY YELLOW, or after a certain amount of yellow? My current cukes are approaching almost a week, and the bottom is getting whitish, but not yellow as the ones in this video as shown at 13:10 Should we pick once we see a little bit of yellow? I only see white for now. I I think my best bet is to pick them when I first see a little yellowing?
    Thank yo so much for htis video!

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 25 dny

      I would pick before the cucumbers show any signs of this. You want them nice and firm and green. Just keep on picking them at this stage (even if you don't want them!) to keep the plant continuing in its production.

    • @AlvinKazu
      @AlvinKazu Před 25 dny

      @@GrowVeg Okay, thank you! I notice mine are still growing, but one of the ends is whiteish, but not yellow yet.

  • @jenmv3483
    @jenmv3483 Před 18 dny

    In southern California here, can I use a tomato cage to draw them upward for growing? Thank you

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 18 dny

      I find cucumbers are a lot thinner and more 'viney' than tomatoes, so a tomato cage may not be ideal. I'd tie them into upright supports as a preference, or weave around string.

  • @emmahughes2618
    @emmahughes2618 Před 27 dny

    What are your thoughts on using banana peel
    Water as a potassium fertilizer? I have some and was going to use it on my cucs eggplant and tomatoes…. Not sure about zucs

    • @GrowVeg
      @GrowVeg  Před 25 dny

      I've seen this used quite a lot online. I think it's definitely worth a try, but I'm not sure you'll get lots of potassium that way, so probably still best to use a tomato feed. But worth a try. If it works, it would be good across any fruiting vegetables, including zucs.