I've got a bunch of male cucumber flowers but no female ones showing up yet. What would be a good fertilizer to help improve my cucumber plants?
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I’ve had great results using Dr. Earth on my garden. It really helps boost growth! You might want to give it a try.
It’s totally normal for male cucumber flowers to bloom before the females. Just give them a little time! If you want to experiment with fertilizers, compost is always a safe bet.
Seconding the recommendation for Fox Farm Big Bloom! I mix it up with Neptune’s Harvest Fish and Seaweed emulsion. I like to water it in or even use it for a foliar spray. Plus, I brew my own tea with a mix of swamp tea, worm castings, and a little fish fertilizer. Works wonders for me! By the way, adding a worm farm to your raised beds can really enrich your soil.
Fox Farm Big Bloom is legit! Definitely worth a shot.