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Question about my cucumber plant

Posted by rilakkuma none (My Page) on
Mon, Aug 11, 14 at 18:42

So I water my plant everyday and I noticed that the bottom leaves keep drying out but it seems to be growing still. Any reason why? Does it need even more water? Should it not be in direct sunlight? Or maybe its sick?
Also I noticed these little liquid filled balls dropping from my plant. Anyone have any idea what they are? I tried googling it and had no luck. Thank you so much for your help
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RE: Question about my cucumber plant

looks like a lot of plant in a smallish pot.
Plus reflected heat from the surrounding surface.

Where did you find those balls?
If connected to the plant, post of picture of that, please.
If in the potting mix, perhaps slow-release fertilizer.


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RE: Question about my cucumber plant

Also I noticed these little liquid filled balls dropping from my plant

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do you have any grape vine overhead ?

Drying lower leaves in the dog days of summer is normal.

I agree, the pot is to small. Not for the nutrients but it can get hot, heating the soil, cooking the roots.

Since you water it frequently (right thing to do IMO), are you also fertilizing the plant ?


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