Grow WAY More Cucumbers with these Tips! 🥒

[@rogerthomas169]

You just told everyone in 60 seconds what has taken me decades to learn through experience, good on you.

[@jubsbaldwin5384]

Dang only 60 seconds 😳 those must grow really 💨

[@MindandSoil]

Oh yeah!! 🤣

[@arrowscharge5844]

​@@MindandSoil what the hell "warer" means?

[@joannsudderth664]

Ha ha

[@DATDUDEJT09]

Bra you have no idea how fast lol you can almost watch them grow 😂

[@post455]

I tried it, it worked if you use daylight savings season

[@TheFlowerQueen]

It's really nice to know I was doing literally everything wrong 🤣

[@richardstewart429]

I'm bettin" you enjoyed a lot of cucumbers with all you did wrong.

[@MindandSoil]

It's always an experiment in the garden! Always learning :)

[@emylytle5409]

Me too!

[@kljlwill]

LOL, me too.

[@lillieberger2883]

Same. There’s always next year

[@TheDutchDutchess373]

I have them in my garden..And i ate them whole summer long.. And they keep giving/growing! I love them!

[@uchennaW]

In 60secs you taught me how to plant, what type of soil to use and care for them. Thank you🙏🏽

[@MindandSoil]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@markrodrigue9503]

I planted 30 min ago they not growin debunked

[@MindandSoil]

Hahha oh no!

[@joedirtrulz8]

epic

[@lorddiobrandoo]

Skill issues 😂

[@denisetrethewey7698]

Thanks for the afternoon chuckle

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Can you do watermelon? This video is really informative and inspiring. It's very digestible! Thank you and will be using it for my cucumbers crop! I exceptionally like your added info on soil/night temperature.

[@MindandSoil]

I'll try to do some watermelons this upcoming season!!

[@ijemand5672]

I have a video of four dudes doing a watermelon saved somewhere

[@Cubeonhead]

Mate he is in Canada it’s too cold

[@FDDLERSGREEN]

​@@ijemand5672😂😂😂 what's wrong with you😅😅

[@ijemand5672]

@@FDDLERSGREEN I have psychiatric issues

[@Just_a_passer_by]

Grandmas in my hometown don't need those steps. Wait for the rain, plant it in Open space, put some tree branches for it to climb and forget bout it, Rain and soil will take care of it👍

[@10me20theoneandonly]

Thank you! I started my cucumbers all the way in March and they’re flowering in the ground. I will probably be removing all the flowers tomorrow

[@RyoshilovesKabosu]

Consistent water is important. Mulching your cucumber bed is ideal, so that the plant gets consistent moisture.

[@Freethoughtexchange]

If possible, plant more than one variety and cross pollinate for maximum production (after the first harvest).

[@youngBlowskies]

What kinda of bugs or insects do you attract? What do you use to keep them away and off your produce? I love the videos!

[@lynnannlavin3003]

Thank you thank you thank you so much for making this so short into the point I appreciate not having to listen for a long period of time. I will look to see what else you have.

[@keroki932]

my mother in law just plants them in plain soil with her own compost and nothing else and they grow amazing.

[@richardstewart429]

Your mother in law doesn't get her advice from YT. She knows about growing cukes.

[@MindandSoil]

Soil and compost is great!

[@billwelch9431]

I prune a lot of plants, but cucumbers is never one that needs it. There's always plenty of foliage and plenty of cucumbers.

[@Expect_Anything]

Why go for 6month cucumber training when you in 60sec you're a master piece with this video 📹. Thanks Man

[@MindandSoil]

Amen Moses!! Hahaha

[@wendyf2231]

@@MindandSoil}} pp

[@wendyf2231]

@@MindandSoil ppp

[@wendyf2231]

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[@elbybrook9466]

I plant three times as many cucumbers as I need. When they all start coming in at the same time I pick and pickle. Then I pull 75% of the plants so I'll have fresh cucumbers all year. That way I get my pickles and I don't have way too many fresh. Plus you have room for another crop.

[@MindandSoil]

Nice! That's a cool approach

[@cerickson5256]

where do you live that they grow all year?

[@thrumylenns2207]

Do you water your cucumbers from the top and get the leaves wet? Or do you only soak the soil?

[@wanttruth3876]

I love cucumbers. 💕

[@MindandSoil]

Woohoo!

[@farfromirrational948]

Thank you! Any tips for bugs and moths and whatnot? Last time I grew cucumbers they did really well until the bugs found em.

[@charlesrichards5389]

I'm overrun with rabbits and deer myself. 😕

[@JamieModelvsDirector]

A lot of information I’m a little time ⏰ Thank you ❤

[@beachobsession29]

Great advice. I wanted to grow cucumbers this year.

[@Valchrist1313]

You want a really warm room or heat mat to germinate the seeds. Cucumber tend to germinate at quite warm temps.

[@MindandSoil]

Thanks for sharing !

[@livelaughlove1259]

It’s a 100 degrees in Texas. I planted my seeds on 6/13. I see some movement. I water them everyday due to the extreme heat.

[@nataliek5134]

My cucumbers are still producing!! I planted the seedlings out in April we've had CRAZY enormous cucs all summer and now even fall

[@MindandSoil]

Yassss Natalie!! Thrilled to hear that!!

[@c.j.c.6293]

I just started my cucumbers! Thank you for the info.

[@MindandSoil]

Good luck!

[@gigioz74]

What is the superfood for the cucumbers?

[@nancylombera978]

That’s what I wanted to know too. But I think I’m gonna be using a liquid one that’s good for all vegetables and fruits.

[@robmontgomery9711]

@@nancylombera978 probably urine..

[@matthewnewberry9843]

Yo learning a lot from your channel. Do you have a video on vermiculite and its pros and cons?

[@theemilylyons]

I'd love to know where you got the A frames - or if you made them yourself!

[@Skashoon]

What do you do for squash bugs and cucumber beetles?

[@rasmusthygesen8874]

Hey there, love the videos! Can you show us how you set up your watering system?

[@MindandSoil]

Hey Rasmus! Yes I will 100% be doing some videos on this for next season!!

[@kimberlyboenig6643]

What is superfood ingredients and ht do they need and how often do you fertilize? Love this video and your garden and your energy. I had no idea o top the first ones off. I'm so going I can get lots my daughter loves cukes. As we all do. Beautiful ❤😊

[@SooMcCartney]

Thank you for the video. If all 5 seeds in the cell germinate do you plant that out together? Kill off the other ones and just leave one or two? Separate them all (would worry about root disturbance). I’ve had issues with cucumbers every year and I really want to have one successful season!

[@bqatm5236]

Hmm, never heard about pinching off the first babies to promote growth. Breaks my heart, but I'm gonna try it next year. Thanks for the tip.

[@MindandSoil]

I know what you mean! Definitely not easy - so you could always just try it on one plant if you wanted and then see how it does compared to the other ones :)

[@bqatm5236]

@@MindandSoil You are so smart. Thank you :)

[@carlabamford9154]

I wonder if I should be doing this with my punkins?

[@ivanhorvat8964]

@@carlabamford9154 👍🤫Try 1 plant and see !?

[@richardstewart429]

Do you believe all that the last person tells you?

[@meh_whatever9412]

I feel like he acts so calm if even if someone comments something mean 😅 this man in u n d e r r a t e d or somthin

[@MindandSoil]

🤷🏻‍♂️ Haters gonna hate, Potaters gonna potate! 🤣

[@meh_whatever9412]

@@MindandSoil slayers gonna slay~

[@allenlindsey5504]

The first flower ? Is that the first one on the vine ? Or the first cucumber ? I don't understand. Any help would be appreciated.

[@hardylisette2756]

All of the first flowers must be deleted? Is that what you meant to say? Thank you 👍🏾💪🏾❤

[@MindandSoil]

All of the first flowers should be pinched off which simply means removing them from the plant. This can be done with fingers (literally pinching them) or with pruning shears. I do this for the first 3-4 weeks after transplanting to let the plant just put out foliage growth

[@artstamper316]

@@MindandSoilThank you for that clarification. Doing it for 3-4 weeks is more than literally just the first flowers.

[@thenortonfamilyhomestead]

Do you thin out the cucumbers from the five seedlings to just one or two prior to transplanting?

[@MindandSoil]

Great question! Yes separate the seedlings to accommodate your garden spacing so they are not overcrowded as they develop. You can choose the strongest seedlings out of the 5 and compost the rest :)

[@evalopez2700]

Can someone pls answer a question?? I heard some plants are done with their life cycle once they flower. And how you should pick the flower heads to keep them producing longer, or to help young plants grow bigger, so all the energy is going to the foliage and not the flower... such as with cucumber & pepper plants. So I picked all the first flowers of my young bean plants... but then saw a vid saying to pick excess foliage to spur more flowers to grow. I'm so confused. When should you pick the flowers and when not to ....and on which plants?? I'm growing so many things and this part is so confusing. 😒

[@Shreds1016]

That was cool!😍 Could you please make a similar video on pumpkins? Thanks❤

[@tfcig2019]

Curious if cucumbers have to be pollinated? Wanted to plant in Greenhouse, over winter.

[@MindandSoil]

They do! But you can hand pollinate them by using a QTip and taking the pollen from the male flower over to the female flower. Additionally, since it will be winter you'll want to make sure you're heating the greenhouse to at least 70F/20C for them to do well, and to help them grow to their absolute fullest potential a grow light is massively helpful!

[@johndehate5659]

There is a variety called Monika that does not require pollination to produce fruit. You can get them from Baker Creek seeds.

[@ThBreadMan]

For any seeds how many seeds should I put in one nursing pot?

[@Spinybagg]

None of this is necessary. We planned straight into soil with no trellis, and waters regularly like our lawn and three plants grew more cucumbers than we could eat and pickle combined

[@nehemieetaka2849]

Tried you method man. Mine didn't grow in 60 seconds.

[@MindandSoil]

You just need to give them more positive affirmations and it'll happen I prommmmmise!

[@nehemieetaka2849]

@@MindandSoil Why didn't I think of that?!

[@nicolen9866]

What about the suckers like tomato plants? If you didnt cut them would they produce more cucumbers?

[@MindandSoil]

Yess!! I get TONS of cucumbers. Check out the full length video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqeamZaZr5WVqq8

[@addisonfirth6212]

I’ve never had good results translating cucumbers I’ve found they do way better if you direct sow

[@charlesking3784]

I've seen so many of these videos cucumbers are so easy throw the seeds in the ground and watch them grow

[@updownstate]

Another happy surprise that may be found in the compost.

[@craftmom5302]

about the only thing I did was water my cucumbers and they grew like crazy they exploded all over my garden I didn't have to pick the first flowers and I'm bad I think that's a waste of time I had plenty of cucumbers I think I fed my entire small town

[@MindandSoil]

Amazing!! Love it Jessica!

[@talkativeness1433]

is there a way i can grow the cucumbers fully indoors? :)

[@MindandSoil]

Absolutely! You'll need a 5gallon grow bag to plant them in and ideally 2 grow lights to ensure they are getting enough light. After that you're off to the races!

[@phonymontana4254]

Great video do u have one on tomatoes?

[@GardenTours_Network]

I have few stems..I love the info.thnks.

[@CloudNey]

CUCUMBA!!

[@MindandSoil]

WOOT!

[@MarkMushnik]

I grew good cucumbers this year. Without doing all of that, I just picked the first cucumber flowers that's it

[@G700myDr1nk]

I love cucumbers very much

[@PhearomLs]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@MindandSoil]

Thanks for watching!

[@bReCreated]

Thank you 🙂💚🌺

[@CarsPaint]

No seeds in the fruit right ?

[@MindandSoil]

Yup there will be seeds in the fruit!

[@millionairementality_]

Excellent information. Thank you!

[@sherrythompson8234]

I love using west coast seeds !! Great company

[@MindandSoil]

Us too! They are great :)

[@robinr.9007]

🌷Thanx! 🪴

[@makaylaforbes6719]

How close together can they be planted? Are they better off in full sun or mostly shade?

[@katie7748]

They don't mind being planted close together and need lots of sun.

[@makaylaforbes6719]

@@katie7748 thanks! Never grew them before and I definitely want to try.

[@travneal933]

I only use manure to fertilize. No chemicals and my cucumbers are much bigger.

[@rllyNoodle]

i planted my fall harvest a few weeks ago do you still remove the first flowers for a fall harvest?

[@MindandSoil]

It is a personal preference, you don't have to remove the flowers. It's just another option. Thanks for watching :)

[@rllyNoodle]

@@MindandSoil ik im just not sure if its too late to pull off the first flowers. (btw i live in zone 7) Im gonna pull flowers off one plant and leave flowers on the other one and see which one does better for me ty btw :)

[@veritysmart]

If you use sprinkler irrigation in the UK you are required to have a water meter installed. Something to consider.

[@Puppalace]

How do you deal with pests

[@divyanshikhandelwal8735]

when do you first plant them (season) ?

[@katie7748]

Late spring/early summer. Depends where you live. Get yourself some gardening books 😊

[@Mike_H76]

Sixth tip, when the powdery mildew comes and it will, treat with milk or whey and tears, cry a lot right into the soil... cukes love the tears of gardeners!

[@lylelacey4367]

Thank you for the information 😊

[@naturelover8585]

Very nicely grown... . I loved d last crunchy bite

[@MindandSoil]

Me too! Thanks for watching :)

[@andrewsfarm]

City people be like: in 60 seconds. Why don't I grow all my food. Country people: wait a few months from planting and be sure to look after them for maximum productivity

[@MindandSoil]

There is absolutely a correlation between the number of times you check in on your plant and how well it grows 🤣

[@mypolitical]

City folk be like, “what the heck is a cucumber beetle?”

[@keroki932]

as if people that live in cities were stupid.

[@KingArthurk]

​@@keroki932ignorant and cluelessness are other options like words..

[@KingArthurk]

​@@MindandSoiljust like checking the phone 😉

[@Yahawah144Elect]

When is the best time of the year to grow these?

[@MindandSoil]

You can find all of the West Coast Seeds Planting Charts right here: www.westcoastseeds.com/pages/regional-planting-charts

[@JJ-kf4qd]

Thank u for that information great channel

[@MindandSoil]

Thanks so much JJ!

[@laneeacannon1450]

Gardners know to direct sow cucumbers in the soil. They do not like root disruption.

[@MindandSoil]

It's been working amazing for me :)

[@trygveevensen171]

Not all of us are as blessed with warm weather. I'd probably have to wait untill June for them to even germinate outside

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

@@trygveevensen171 I’m in northern Ontario. I started mine indoors and planted them out the last week of may. It was driving me crazy that they didn’t look right so I pulled all but 1 plant and directly sowed the rest. This was about the first week of June. The directly seeded cucumbers were only about a week behind the plant I left in producing fruit and the best part was this year I had 4 cucumber beetles which I promptly dispatched and usually I can kill 40+ a day all summer!

[@ayatti26]

He didnt disturb the roots. He went from pot to ground. No shock and he has a 4-6week headstart.

[@katharina...]

I never sow cucumbers directly into the soil, always start them indoors and they fruit abundantly every year.

[@Drualeaf]

I’m going to be starting cucumbers soon to make pickles!! 🥒

[@krzysztofrudnicki5841]

Fermented cucumbers are good.

[@adaniels4326]

I didn't remove the first flowers and got more than 80 cucumbers (straight 8's) off two plants. How many do you get if you remove the first flowers?!

[@MindandSoil]

That's an outstanding harvest! I would have been in a similar range but we can't compare cucumbers to cucumbers just on this one factor as there are so many other variables at place (amount of light, soil, nutrients, etc.) so what I would encourage you to do for this season is plant 1/2 your cucumbers and don't remove any of the flowers. And for the second half remove flowers for the first 60 days of their growing time and compare from there!

[@adaniels4326]

@@MindandSoil Okay! That will be an interesting experiment. Thanks!

[@martaadams]

Are you planting in tubs ?

[@MindandSoil]

I plant in raised beds, grow bags, and in-ground!

[@lzshow]

Is that a Sprinkler in the pot?

[@MHMiller65]

Did you build that trellis?

[@user-ht9iv3gq5w]

Why did you remove the first flowers?

[@mamokamika4212]

Please help me grow cucumbers. My cucumber plants are being destroyed by cucumber beetles every year. I have given up planting cucumbers and cantaloupes. Very sad! Thank you.

[@angelramotar6670]

Thank you so much

[@MindandSoil]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@maranitalogan4987]

Where can I find shovel measurement tool from .. thank you

[@MindandSoil]

www.mindandsoil.com/collections/tools/products/hori-hori-knife

[@internetopinion3043]

Night time temperatures! Thank you I couldn't find this info anywhere else

[@MindandSoil]

So glad it was helpful :) Thanks for watching!

[@DimiDzi]

and just like most of the growing videos in internet everything's far more complicated than it actually is 1. plant in a tray 2. replant whenever there are no longer negative temperatures 3. put poles where they can climb 4. keep under direct sunlight and water like crazy 5. leave them be (except for the frequent harvests)

[@LayllasLocker]

I don't have a garden, and I can't grow cucumbers, but this vid was still fun to watch! :D

[@kimberlyboenig6643]

You could put in a bucket that's how I started them use a tomato cage or anything to give them climbing trellis they are so much better look for.anydpsce you'd be surprised what you can grow even in your window

[@joannsudderth664]

I love growing them

[@MindandSoil]

Me too! Thanks for watching :)

[@shahlakashani9073]

What is super food for cucamber?

[@tinaboamah3406]

I have a little cucumber growing on my seedling, (the plant is ready for outdoor planting in a few days) it’s going to break my heart when breaking the little fruit off 😢🥺

[@manderly109]

This is good ! I have cucumber flowers but haven’t noticed any fruits. I have them covered with mesh cloth (lots of bugs where I am), and I just learned that it isn’t self pollinating. It’s my first year gardening! Haha. I’m gonna pollinate them with a paintbrush I think 😆

[@tiffymag]

Let the bees pollinate them. They love yellow flowers. Plant other flowers near your garden to attract pollinators.

[@dirghsgandhi7558]

How mich sunlight for cucumber plants?

[@MindandSoil]

6+ hours per day preferably and lots of water!

[@dirghsgandhi7558]

@@MindandSoil thank you 🙏

[@rinathinksyourpoopyhead]

Are cucumber flowers safe for plant eating pets? As a snack?

[@MindandSoil]

Great question! I'm not sure about the answer though! I would check with your local pet, I'm sure it could depend on what kind animal it is :)

[@AshleyMarieMommy]

I did exactly what you said, I still have a little pot of dirt. I even waited another 60 seconds…. Still just dirt. 😂

[@tonycanaris1778]

Thank you. We'll need to grow our own food.

[@Apothikerry]

Why do you like vermiculite over perlite?

[@MindandSoil]

Vermiculite retains moisture while perlite does not. So more often than not I prefer to have mediums that retain moisture in my beds, such as vermiculite :)

[@trisht7003]

Sometimes my cucumbers end up with a bitter taste. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

[@MindandSoil]

Hey Trish! Bitter cucumbers is usually a sign of stress (the plant trying to push out the growth more quickly than natural/normal). I would increase the amount that you're watering as a starting point. Beyond that, if you haven't used worm castings and 444 Superfood then I would give them a good feed to ensure they have all the nutrients they need! Those would be my first two starting points :)

[@trygveevensen171]

You could try a different variety, I've abused some "Baby F1"s and they've still given me amazing cucumbers I believe the smooth ones are generally less bitter

[@katharina...]

Bitterness is caused by inconsistent watering. Your cucumbers may or may not need more water, but what they definitely do need is for the moisture level to stay more or less the same throughout the growing season. Vermiculite mixed with your soil and surface mulching help a great deal.

[@somemoron3865]

What's vermicule?

[@ClownWorld69420]

do not pick the first flowers off, itll stunt your plant big time. youll put it on pause for 3-4 weeks wich is not a good idea especially if you have winter climates or frost for 6+ months outa the year. those 3-4 weeks matter

[@katie7748]

Depending on where you live and other variables, yes. Some people do it and have great results, others not so much. Try it with a couple plants and see how they compare to the rest. That's the only way you'll know for sure.

[@anng.4542]

Cucumber babies 🥰

[@MindandSoil]

The cutest lil things!

[@anng.4542]

@@MindandSoil Especially those pickling cukes!

[@orchidlove-kz2ky]

I like your friend. I'm watching the video.

[@MindandSoil]

Thanks for watching :)

[@mcfresh365]

Man am i happy i found this channel randomly hell yeah