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Yellow cucumber seedlings8/11/2023 ![]() I use a long handled watering wand, directing the flow of water to the base of the plants, but you can also use a soaker hose or drip irritation for a hands-off approach to watering.Ĭontainer grown cucumber plants are more prone to drought-stress than those planted in garden beds. Less work is always a good thing! When you water, be sure to water the soil, not the plants because splashing water on the foliage of cucumber plants can spread disease. Using a mulch lessens drought-stress and also reduces how often you need to irrigate the garden. If the soil is dry two inches down, grab your watering can.Ĭonserve soil moisture by mulching around cucumber plants with straw or shredded leaves. ![]() If you’re not sure whether you should water, stick a finger two inches into the soil to gauge moisture levels. The best way to prevent this issue is to water deeply several times a week if there has been no rain. If the plants are water-stressed you may find your cucumbers turning yellow. 3) The plants are water-stressedĬucumber plants need a lot of water to produce a bumper crop of high-quality fruits. If you wait until they’re bright yellow, they’re likely over mature so keep an eye on the yellow cucumber varieties in your garden. Like green cucumbers, yellow varieties should be picked when slightly immature and are best harvested when pale yellow in color. I love yellow varieties like Boothby Blonde, Itachi, Martini, and Lemon cucumber, which are fun to grow and delicious to eat. Yes, there are many varieties that produce yellow cucumbers and you don’t have to worry that something is wrong with the plants or the fruits. 2) The variety is a yellow cucumber varietyĪnother reason you may find a yellow cucumber on your vines is that it’s a yellow-skinned variety. This misshapen cucumber is a result of poor pollination and the skin is turning from green to yellow. I often use slightly over ripe cucumbers to make pickles. Instead, harvest the over mature fruits with your garden snips and either toss them on the compost pile, or if they’re not mushy, cut them in half, scoop out the seeds, and eat the flesh. Never leave over mature cucumber fruits on the plants because they slow down production of new fruits and flowers. Overripe cucumbers turn from green to yellow and the flesh softens and becomes mushy and bitter. Most cucumber varieties need 40 to 60 days to go from seed to harvest so start looking for fruits as the expected maturity date nears. Not sure when your plants will start to produce fruits? Check out the ‘days to maturity’ information listed on the seed packet or in the seed catalog. ![]() At that point the fruits will be crisp, mild-flavored, and top quality. The best quality cucumbers are those that are harvested when slightly immature. Below are 8 reasons that may explain your yellow cucumber fruits. The issue may be weather-related, a sign of a pest or disease, or perhaps it’s a yellow cucumber variety. There are many reasons for cucumbers turning yellow. These cucumbers have pale yellow skin and are delicious and easy to grow. There are many reasons for cucumbers turning yellow, but that may not be a bad thing if you’re growing a yellow variety like Itachi or Lemon. ![]() If you have a problem with cucumbers turning yellow, read on to learn how to prevent this common complaint. A cucumber vine that is water stressed, nutrient deficient, or has flowers that aren’t fully pollinated can result in a yellow cucumber or two. Give them plenty of sunlight, fertile soil, and regular moisture and you can expect a bumper crop of crisp, delicious cucumbers. Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables planted in home gardens and are considered easy to grow.
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