Mar 4, 2010 | 6:20 PM PST
well I have a question, is it lack of light or heat that makes the plants grow tall and lankey? My husband decide to start cucumbers inside this year, I always just put the seed in the ground when it warms up. Well they are tall and lankey lol. I usualy do good at this stuff.
Mar 5, 2010 | 2:12 AM PST
They usually get long and lanky due to lack of sun. They are reaching for more light. I'm like you. I just wait till it's warmer and plant them in the ground.
Mar 5, 2010 | 5:49 AM PST
I agree, not enough light. Mine are flopping all over the place-If we had a NORMAL winter, mine would be in the ground. Not sure if I am going to do this again.
Mar 5, 2010 | 6:11 PM PST
I start mine outdoors, Karlie, despite the short growing season here in Ontario. I still get lots and lots of cukes unless those wretched cucumber beetles decide to attack them.
Mar 5, 2010 | 7:33 PM PST
In the past, I've played with starting seeds inside for the dream of spring, then throw them away and plant outside when it is warm enough.