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Cuke issues

14 years ago

I planted four hills with Straight 8 cucumbers on May 18. The hills each have a tripod of bamboo poles centered above them. The plants have grown well, and are about 12 inches; I have begun training them up the bamboo poles.

I'm concerned about the leaves on the cukes. Although the oldest leaves are mostly broad and green, they have started to develop edges of tan or brown. New leaves are curling inward and browning. Any ideas what might be causing this? I will try to get some pictures, but will have to find someone to loan me a camera.

My second concern is that none of the plants show any sign of developing blossoms. It being just under a month since I first sowed, is it still to early for blossoms? Being a first time gardener, I simply don't know what to expect.

Finally, I have a question about fertilizer. Some sources seem to indicate not to fertilize until blossoms grow, others indicate to fertilize before that. What's best?

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