Hey everyone! This is my first year trying vegetable gardening and I've really enjoyed it so far. My cucumber plant initially produced around 5-6 delicious cucumbers over the summer. However, in the last couple of weeks, it has stopped flowering entirely and growth seems to have stalled. I haven't noticed any bugs or diseases affecting it. I'm wondering if anyone has tips to encourage more cucumbers, or if this is just the end of the plant's life cycle for the year. I'm located in the Boston area, and I appreciate any help you can offer! Thanks in advance!
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I totally get where you're coming from! My cucumbers were thriving until the heatwave hit. Not sure how it’s been for you, but if the heat was intense, that might be the culprit. I'm just planning to start a new cucumber plant for the fall—maybe that's a route to consider too? Hope yours kick back into gear!
Hey! It sounds like your plant might be signaling it's time to slow down production. Sometimes, if there are overripe cucumbers hidden among the leaves, the plant gets the hint to stop flowering. Also, the recent heat might not be helping either, as some cucumbers really struggle in high temperatures. If the leaves still look healthy, give it a bit of time with the cooler weather. If flowers don't pop up soon, consider using a fertilizer that's higher in phosphorus and potassium to encourage flowering. Cucumber plants can be pretty explicit when they’ve reached their limit, so keep an eye out for any sign of distress! Good luck!
Yeah, it's all about timing! Sometimes they just need a little break before producing again.
Thanks for the insight! I’ll check for any old fruit I might have missed and make sure to adjust the fertilizer.