1. IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

    E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES

    We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:

    [email protected]

    We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
    Dismiss Notice

Cucumbers going soft on the tips

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by chris whitelaw, Jun 28, 2016.

  1. chris whitelaw

    chris whitelaw Cabbageman

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2016
    Messages:
    53
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wallsend Tyne and Wear
    Ratings:
    +17
    Sorry to say im back again,my cucumbers are going soft on the ends after growing well for a couple of weeks,1 is 5" long another a similar size, others are going yellow and about an inch or 2 long. i have been feeding them properly with tomato feed, last night i gave them a drop of Epsom salts.Any advice would be most appreciated.
     
    chris whitelaw, Jun 28, 2016
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,880
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +46,155
    I'm assuming these are the first few fruit forming on your plants, i.e. you haven't picked any yet?

    I always pick off the first few small fruit as they tend to overload the plant making it 'stall', I reckon your plant could be aborting the fruit naturally.

    Are the plants well formed - I wait till mine hit the roof before letting them fruit. A photo would help us give better advice. Also are they in gro-bags/pots/soil - indoors/outdoors?
     
    JWK, Jun 28, 2016
    #2 Quote in Conversation
  3. chris whitelaw

    chris whitelaw Cabbageman

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2016
    Messages:
    53
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wallsend Tyne and Wear
    Ratings:
    +17
    Hi JWK they are in large pots in the greenhouse there were quite a few small fruit on the bigger of the 2 plants i seem to be having more trouble with the bigger , should i take most or all of the fruit off now to see how things go ?
     
    chris whitelaw, Jun 28, 2016
    #3 Quote in Conversation
  4. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,880
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +46,155
    I'd remove all the fruit - it might seem a shame but it will help the plants establish and in the long run you'll get a bigger and more steady yield.

    You are doing very well up there, mine are only small plants less than a foot high so I'm well behind.
     
    • Like Like x 1
      JWK, Jun 28, 2016
      #4 Quote in Conversation
    • David K

      David K Keen Gardener

      Joined:
      Jun 14, 2016
      Messages:
      219
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      West Midlands
      Ratings:
      +717
      I agree to some extent with JWK, but I think this is yet another weather related problem. Cues need humidity to fruit successfully and if/when we ever get some warm weather, I think you'll find the situation will improve.
       
      David K, Jun 28, 2016
      #5 Quote in Conversation
    • chris whitelaw

      chris whitelaw Cabbageman

      Joined:
      Mar 13, 2016
      Messages:
      53
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Wallsend Tyne and Wear
      Ratings:
      +17
      Thank you to both i will do that job this afternoon a shame but as you say it will help in the long run
       
      chris whitelaw, Jun 28, 2016
      #6 Quote in Conversation
    Loading...
    Similar Threads - Cucumbers going soft
    1. Welshman

      Cucumbers

      Welshman, Jul 31, 2022, in forum: Edible Gardening
      Replies:
      12
      Views:
      942
      Welshman
      Aug 28, 2022
    2. Aaron Johnston

      Cucumbers, Dwarf Beans & Peppers in plastic greenhouse, What is your experiences?

      Aaron Johnston, May 31, 2022, in forum: Edible Gardening
      Replies:
      6
      Views:
      811
      JWK
      May 31, 2022
    3. BillyBumbleBeard

      Yellow spots on Mini-Munch/Socrates Cucumbers?

      BillyBumbleBeard, Jul 18, 2021, in forum: Edible Gardening
      Replies:
      7
      Views:
      619
      Perki
      Jul 20, 2021
    4. FrancescaH

      Cucumbers dying, where did I go wrong?

      FrancescaH, May 29, 2021, in forum: Edible Gardening
      Replies:
      9
      Views:
      1,876
      Flat1
      May 29, 2021
    5. Selleri

      How do cucumbers work? Newbie question

      Selleri, May 3, 2021, in forum: Edible Gardening
      Replies:
      15
      Views:
      1,508
      Scrungee
      Jul 23, 2021

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Accept Learn More...
      Dismiss Notice