What To Do When Cucumber Plants Yellow

October 14, 2009

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I’m still figuring out what to do with my cucumber plants because the leaves are yellowing.

It’s just over a month since I moved my cucumber plant across the yard. The plant was moved for a few reasons. First being that it was outgrowing the trellis that I built for it and needed more support, so I moved it close to the fence to train it up. The second being that the leaves were yellowing, which I thought was due to sun exposure.

The plant is growing along the fence, still bearing fruit and blooming. That’s nice, but the leaves are still yellowing. My next guess is that it’s due to the lack of nutrients, so I threw some left over compost that I had in the container.

The important part is that the plant is still producing because I’m about functionality first and aesthetics second. My guess is that the yellow leaves can’t be good for the long term health of the plant though, so I’d like to remedy that.

What’s your thoughts on what to do when cucumber plants yellow?

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  • RawDamon
    Hi Mike! Great work...keep it up! You have officially inspired me to get back out there and get my beds ready for some winter greens! THANK YOU!
    How's your aeration? I found my big viney's like cuke, zucc and pumpkin like a big pile of sticks and dirt that add air and hold in warmth for me to get a good yield. So maybe temperature as well? I did have good luck with zucchini in pots on the roof to keep the roots warm last year.
    It's also time for me to restart my indoor hydroponic greens garden with new design enhancements....cross your fingers everyone, should it rival the last one I'll post my plans. Grow on Mike!
  • Mike Lieberman
    Awesome Damon. Glad to hear that. It's interesting, everyone has their own thoughts as to what it could be. As long as the cukes are growing, I'm happy.

    Definitely keep me updated on your projects. Fingers are crossed.
  • My experience has been that yellowing leaves mean an over-watered plant. I know you're using self-watering containers. Check the drainage situation.
  • Mike Lieberman
    They are draining. Maybe I have too large of a water reservoir? Thanks.
  • http://michellereneesgardening.blogspot.com/ <-- you are now on my blog! Thanks, Michelle
  • Mike Lieberman
    Sweet. Thanks for the mention!
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