Vegetable Garden - Planting Cucumber

[brianmoc]

nice videos!



[webcajun]

@brianmoc ... Thanks......Donald

[AngelikavonDeutschla]

How many acres do you have?I live in Northern Utah.It is now August.Could I plant cucumbers ?

[webcajun]

@AngelikavonDeutschla ... You see 5 acres in the videos. Go online and find a planting guide for your area or contact your local county agent. I have some about a foot tall that I expect to make before the first killing frost. I'm in Zone 8........Donald

[jsrnf]

You have a beautiful place !!

[webcajun]

@jsrnf ...Thanks.......Donald

[webcajun]

@Gardensandcabins ...There are so many ways of doing all this. I think you'll be fine......Donald

[satellitetune]

Good job on your video I liked it very much!

[TheWholefoodfarmacy]

Good job on your video I liked it very much!

[EtownMurderJunkie]

know of a way to get rid of rocks from the garden lol. we have so many rocks here,its almost not worth planting anything.

[webcajun]

@EtownMurderJunkie ...We don't have any rocks in our soil down here so I wouldn't know where to begin. lol.....Donald

[mdcrab68]

can you just plant the cucumbers on raised rows like Cantaloupe

[webcajun]

@mdcrab68 ...you sure can.....Donald

[231MasseyFerguson]

Ok, how long does it take for my cucumber and squash to come up (planted seeds)? I'm beginning to wonder about them... Been in the ground for about 5 or 6 days now. Also, how often should I water the seeds and plants once they come up? Thank You Again!

[webcajun]

@231MasseyFerguson ...same as the watermelon......Donald

[RodrigorReyes123]

why is it important to put so many seeds in one place if you are going to rip them out later when you are thinning? Sorry i am new to gardening.

[webcajun]

@RodrigorReyes123 ...Not all the seeds will germinate so I want to make sure enough will come up.....Donald

[meadowlassie]

Will chicken wire work? I don't have any cage material.

Thanks.

[webcajun]

@meadowlassie ...It would be hard to get the cucumbers out through those little holes.....Donald

[silbernagelm]

My cucumbers are turning brown at the tip of the leaves. Any idea what might be wrong?

[webcajun]

@silbernagelm ...First thing that comes to mind is too much fertilizer.....Donald

[231MasseyFerguson]

...forgot to ask, what is the diameter of these cages?

[231MasseyFerguson]

Ok, I'll be planting cucumbers soon. How much of this wire do I need, how much does it cost, and how many t-posts will I need? I want to do exactly as you have done. Nothing different (because I know yours works). I'll be planting a row of Straight Eight Cucumbers about 80 ft. long.

Also, will this same set-up work for squash and tomatoes, each planted on an 80 ft. long row (using the same wire)?

Thank You once again.

[webcajun]

@231MasseyFerguson ...I now use concrete reinforcement wire because it’s much taller. Expensive but should last for many years. You can use it for any vegetable that vines. I cut it in 6 ft. lengths and make the cages, use tie wire to attach the ends.

For cucumber use one cage, one T-post and plant several inside the cage. 80 feet of cucumber will produce enough to feed a small town. I find several hills is plenty, same for squash.....Donald

[231MasseyFerguson]

@webcajun Ok, got my seeds today but it's too wet to plant... My plans are to plant cucumber, squash, and eggplants ((all seeds)) all on the same row. It's the only row I have left that's available. Do I have to worry about "cross pollination" between all the vegetables? Or does cross pollination only occur among different Varieties of the Same Vegetable?? Do you understand what I'm asking?

[webcajun]

@231MasseyFerguson ...No don't worry about cross pollination between any of those.....Donald

[redneckbarbi1]

@231MasseyFerguson Awww! Thanks, and he definetely knows he is lucky in this day and age and does not take it for granted.

[txgardener6740]

What time of the year are you doing this? I just planted my cucumbers, okra, jalepeno, tomatoes, squash seeds in small pots. Am I too late or early in doing so.

[webcajun]

@txgardener6740 ... you're right on time. Never started okra, squash or cucumber in pots but the tomatoes and jalepeno mentioned should be ready to transplant into the garden in about 8 weeks. Wait till all danger of frost has passed before transplanting. The okrs, squash and cucumber can be seeded directly into the garden around that time (April - May).......Donald

[vikramyt]

great video!

[webcajun]

@vikramyt ... thanks........Donald

[redneckbarbi1]

We live in Arkansas and I absolutely love your videos!!! I'm 24 and a stay at home mom and when we start our garden we use alot of your ideas and it makes it alot easier for me to take care of our 2 yr old and still tend to the garden while hubbys at work!! We try to have one big enough that we don't have to buy any store bought veggies, it doesn't always turn out that way but we try!

[webcajun]

@redneckbarbi1 ... it does take awhile to figure out how much of each vegetable your family uses / needs to grow. I try to plant a little extra just in case........Donald

[231MasseyFerguson]

@redneckbarbi1 I'm a 26 year old male from South Louisiana. Your husband should be proud. He is lucky to have a woman like you... Not trying to offend or upset you, or anybody else, but I just couldn't resist posting this...

[saintveil]

6 seeds per cage area, do you go back and thin it out? I planted two seeds and so I've got several cages with two plants right next to each other, very healthy looking plants. Should I thin it out?

[webcajun]

@saintveil ... two plants per hill / cage is OK you'll make plenty cucumber........Donald

[saintveil]

@webcajun - My seed pack says 4 feet between seeds; and so I'm curious to know what I can get away with ;) Did you thin it out, or did you leave them all?

[webcajun]

@saintveil ... I'd say each cage could support 3-4 plants with no problems. If all 6 seeds come up thin them out. The year I used cages that were bigger than those in this vid and had no problems. Made a ton of cucumbers........Donald

[slacker361]

DONALD YOU FREAKING ROCK, you redefine gardening

[webcajun]

@slacker361 ... It’s all about planting a seed in fertile soil, giving it a little water and plenty sun. Stick to the basics and keep things as simple as they really are…..Donald

[Ladyandthepug]

Where do you get those wire cages? I live in Alexandria, LA. The tomato cages at the local garden centers are too weak. I'm a city gal who has just discovered she loves having a vegie garden in the back yard. I have 4 8x8 plots overflowing with summer vegies, blueberries, figs, herbs, even melons!

[webcajun]

@Ladyandthepug ... I purchased a roll of fencing, cut the wire and made them myself. Try to find 4 or 5 ft. tall wire, that works much better. Try a hardware or feed and seed store...... Donald

[chuckiep268]

Hey stick with the T post driver It'll keep you young! As always great video

[webcajun]

@chuckiep268 ... Thanks.......Donald

[yoyo27983]

Hey Donald, here's a tip for putting down your T posts. If you have the front end loader for your tractor use that to push them into the ground. You can also use it with a short chain to pull the Tposts up latter. Works great!

[webcajun]

@yoyo27983 ... been kicking that idea around..... Donald

[CHOCCYDAZZLE]

good

[dalexfilms]

Nice, simple method that makes good use of space -- I'm going to try it... Thanks for the demo! (And it's nice to see someone on YouTube who answers questions the viewers have!)

[webcajun]

@dalexfilms ... glad the video was helpful and you're welcome...... Donald

[realnotes]

Dig in a plastic cup to the rim in dirt near your plants, fill it three quarters full of beer. They go for the beer and drown.

[9828pink]

How do you get rid of snails? Do snails eat cucumbers and squash?

[webcajun]

@9828pink ... Snails aren't a problem here so I don't know...... Donald

[Valko19996]

@9828pink snails arent a problem they wont eat youre cucumbers and squash ... dont worry

[Vegetable3366]

What was the name of the cucumber that you planted?

Thanks.

[webcajun]

These were Straight Eights. I also plant Sweet Success, Burpless and National Pickling........ Donald

[xxnoangelxx]

Did you buy the cages that way? If you made them what material did you use?

[webcajun]

You can use concrete reinforcement wire or fencing. Better if the holes are 6x6 so you can get your hand in there and remove the cucumbers........ Donald

[mphymel20414]

Don, what variety you grow? You have any problems with the tips getting pointy and the fruit looking like a pointy golf ball when it gets hot at the end of May or middle of June?

[565Customz]

dang i usualy let them spread...ill use cages this year..i never htought of it. that will give me so much space in my garden

[webcajun]

It works ....... Donald

[spacewalker1551]

O.k. I wish my dirt was as easily as yours. I am in San Antonio, Tx. Last year's (summer 2009) drought left my soil condition so hard the tiller wouldn't even break up the soil. But when it rains you gain 4 inches in height walking from the door to the back fence, from mud caking up on the bottom of my shoes. Sadly put! (Black clay type). My yard too small for a tractor. What can I do too my dirt so it can be easier too work?

[webcajun]

I've heard that probably the cheapest and easiest would be to mix sand in it........ Donald

[MrZiGgY756]

when is the best time to plant Cucumber?

[webcajun]

About 2 weeks after your last frost date.......... Donald

[CaptainStriker]

Damn that`s the redest soil i`ve ever seen lol though it still looks quite nice.

[webcajun]

It's a mix of sand and clay. Can grow anything in this top soil......... Donald

[Coolcat529]

That soil looks pretty harsh. looks like ur a good ol' farmer. good work

[webcajun]

It was a little rough then but usually crumbles like sawdust....... Donald

[jihadacadien]

Great idea with the cages..I'm gonna try that with my indoor cucumbres....thanks!

[webcajun]

Any thing for them to climb up or down should work........ Donald

[WoundedEgo]

Nice job. Thanks for posting!

[webcajun]

You're welcome....... Donald

[TnWormsCastings]

how long do your cucumber produce fruit? mine seem to be drying up now, but i sure got allot

[webcajun]

The heat is killing mine also. Will have to stop planting the upside down ones and try some in the garden......... Donald

[MTEXX2]

Hey Donald!

We had some gusts today and my tomato cage fell over. I used the T-post method with nylon zip ties. It feels very secure and is now off my mind.

Thanks for the idea : )

[webcajun]

Last year my setup made it through the hurricane but the plants didn't. LOL ...... Donald

[coirgreen]

coir peat and growbags are the best for tomatoes and cucumbers....

[member699]

Maybe chuck a tent peg on the far side of cage as well... if its necessary.

[webcajun]

Once the vines come up the cage doesn't move....... Donald

[young2880]

have u ever try the concrete wire for your cages it really works well for tomatoes plants

[webcajun]

Concrete wire works real well just didn't have any at the time....... Donald

[brianwurst1234]

You say plant about 6 per cage. I have about 12 per mound. Do I need to thin that out a bit? The mound is about 24" across. Same with my canteloupes.

[webcajun]

I would would thin them out to the 3 healthest ones per hill.......  Donald

[wgseagal]

heres the video ive been looking for whats the cost donald on those cages i built a raised bed and i need some for my cucumbers

[webcajun]

Cost between $1.50 - $1.75 each.......  Donald

[keith19692]

Im in west virginia we're just seed starting now, my question is , is it wise to start any vine plant in pots or should I just wait and put them straight in the ground. Thanks, Just learnin

[webcajun]

In my opinion any seed that you can plant directly into the garden do it, unless you just want to mess around and start them in pots to have something to do...... Donald

[ruanlian]

May I ask how I supposed to kick those ants out of my garden beds? I tried some oil and OTKO spray mixtures but doesn't seems like work. Those ants dug out all the seed overnight.

[webcajun]

Sounds like you've got a real ant problem. Go to your garden center and buy some ant poison in the bags. Look on the bag and determine how much area it will control so you'll know you have enough for your garden. Apply it and then ..... water it in if that's what it calls for. I use a commercial spray but you would need an applicators license for that.

[Charcoal10000]

Thanks for the tips

[Yaniian]

Can you stake your cucumbers after they are grown to about a foot? Cuz I am now seeing that i will probably need to.

[webcajun]

Sure you can.  No problem.

[mack70214]

I never thought cucumbers needed cages either.

my only problem is keeping the pest out from feeding on my veggies. do you have any advice on

pest repellant for cabbages?

[webcajun]

Allowing them to vine on something keeps them off the ground (no half white - half green cucumbers) and they will grow straighter because they are hanging.

For pest control I use a mixture of Sevin Dust and Sulfur. I use as little as I can get by with. Cabbage will get a little Sevin Dust until right before the heads start forming, then nothing after that. Snap Beans get no pest control after they start flowing.

[Blinkazoid]

You mean you don't have any Mexican Bean Beetles there in Louisiana? They're a HORRIBLE problem here in N.C. on beans.

[webcajun]

They weren't a problem last year. This year may be a whole different story. We'll just have to wait and see. Some of my first beans will be ready to pick in a couple of days, that is if I can get in the garden after this 5.4" rain we just got yesterday.

[scarcherpilot]

Wow, I didn't know cucumbers needed support as well. Thanks for sharing this with us. Do the cucumbers and tomatos attach to the support automatically (like a vine growing that self attaches)or do you have to tie them up as they grow?

[webcajun]

Cucumbers will attach and grow up just about any support. Last year I used crop netting between support post. I had extra tomato rings this year so I'm using them instead.

Tomatoes don't vine like cucumbers (at least the varieties I plant). The cages are to support the main plant itself thus keeping the tomatoes off the ground. Some people use a wooden stake driving next to each plant and tie the plant to the stake as it grows. To me, cages are a lot less work.

[beutifullady]

on your wire cages if you cut off the bottom ring leaving the verticle supports in place u can sink it into the ground for better support.

[webcajun]

You're right, I've done it that way in the past when I had taller cages. My cages are short, 32 inches, so I really can't afford to lose any height. . I found that once the vines start attaching themselves to the cage and get some size to them, they don't move around anymore. After a few rains they also settle some. I guess it depends on the type of soil you're working with as well.

[beutifullady]

Mine always seem to blow over I ussually use hardwood stakes instead of U or T posts. Maybe ill try them this year instead of the hardwood stakes.

[webcajun]

A "T" post driven 12-14 inches into tilled ground should work unless you have real loose soil. If so, drive them a little deeper.

[webcajun]

Cucumbers are vines that will grow up just about any support. It's not uncommon to see them planted along a fence row. Some also use crop netting between post. Cucumbers that are allowed to vine up some type of support usually grow straighter. Give it a try.