indianshadow46's Blog
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Jul 19, 2008 | 9:18 AM PST
Tag: cucumbers
Much to my suprise, I have picked 4 cukes and they are so very bitter. I need your advice quickly! They are planted in the flower bed where my Lantana is. Could there be a cross between the two? I feel like pulling up the vine, but not sure that is the problem. We have not had rain in a long while. I thought maybe the problem is not letting them ripen long enough on the vine. So this morning I picked one that is turning yellow at the end. Maybe that will be the problem...if not????????
My orka is hardening just as the develop. I just believe the lack of rain could be my problem. I water but probably not enough! Help me out here, PLEASE!!!!!
My grandson was here the other day. He was explaining to my older granddaughter how the clouds make rain for us. This was his story..
The clouds form from steam collected from earth..You know like when you have to pee and you hold it....then you just can't hold it anymore..then you just pee all over the place...Well, that is how we get rain...when the clouds get so full they just have to pee...
I laughed so hard at his explanation..He is all of 7 years of age....
I lost all my roses. Not sure if the banana water did it or the epsom salt. But killed 'em dead!..Just one that didn't receive the added banana water or salt is still hanging in there. This has been a very hot dry summer here in Texas.
Good luck with all your gardening. I just swel with pride when I read your blogs about how well your gardening is going. Just as though I am there enjoying it with you. Thank all of you for the pictures you have posted...I truely enjoy seeing them...
Across the miles we share, best wishes to you all............
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Jul 19, 2008 | 9:48 AM PST
If the cucumbers are too dry when developing they will be bitter. Lantana can take a lot of heat and drought-may not be the best choice planted with cucumbers. Okra needs even water, also. I had that problem 2 years ago and a neighbor, who is also a Master Gardener, told me to water the cukes well, fertilize well, and try to keep even watering ritual. The newer ones should be better. I love the "why it rains" story. Sounds like it could be possible! Last edited by carolyncat353 on July 19th at 9:50 AM. |
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Jul 19, 2008 | 9:56 AM PST
I just love the way kids think :) Makes perfect sense to me! |
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Jul 19, 2008 | 2:06 PM PST
don't fret too much about the roses- keep them watered and the roots will reshoot & probaly come back! |
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