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You don,t plant cucumbers in the ground you plant them just above ground level to avoid stem rot
Sharing information about different growing methods is what this forum excels in, so try not to feel criticised!
plastic cup method I use
What do you do with the plastic cup?
This is just a suggestion... I haven't done it, but it's what sprung to mind when I read the thread... for the broken stems - could you fix them up using surgical tape?
Quote from: oliveoyl_25 on June 08, 2009, 21:36:53This is just a suggestion... I haven't done it, but it's what sprung to mind when I read the thread... for the broken stems - could you fix them up using surgical tape?If you are referring to tomatoes yes you can providing the stem has not completely snapped off, just done one with masking tape. I have never tried it on cucumbers never had the need
I once grafted a tomato top onto a potato rootstock.... chrisc
Quote from: chriscross1966 on June 10, 2009, 17:25:09I once grafted a tomato top onto a potato rootstock.... chrisc How hard was it to do? It's a good way of getting the plant to put its energy into producing seed rather then tubers.