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04 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I read about 2.5-3 m is a good distance to separate incompatible plants. Also if planting tomatoes N-S then if close, they may create a lot of shade for the cues, restricting their growth possibly.

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31 Oct 18, Wally Harper (Australia - temperate climate)

I have just planted Apple Cucumbers and have flowers on them, do I need to stake these up or do they grow laying on soil, thanks

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01 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

You can go either way. If on the ground put some mulch/grass clippings on the soil. If short of room trellis them - some wire/mesh on 45-60 degree angle. I've been picking mine for the last 2-3 weeks. I now have a second flush of cuies growing. About 20 each time from 2 plants. Gee they taste good.

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18 Oct 18, Steve (Australia - temperate climate)

I planted some cucumber seedlings the other day and 3 of them have died I have kept the water up when it hasn’t rained any ideas why they died???

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22 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Probably too much water. When planting seedlings protect them from the sun (more so in the hotter months). I use a frame with shade cloth on it for a week or so. I also do this with seeds planted in the ground.

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07 Oct 18, Greg (Australia - temperate climate)

Can I plant tomatoes and cucumbers together? This seasons tomato bed has a trellis and our cucumbers have been terrific since growing them on a trellis.

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08 Oct 18, KS (Australia - temperate climate)

I don't think so as it says on the cucumber page... /www.gardenate.com/plant/Cucumber?zone=2

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04 Oct 18, Robert Ridgwell (Australia - temperate climate)

is there any special fertilizer that will enhance the growth of apple cucumbers

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04 Oct 18, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Just a general vegie fertiliser will do.

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02 Jul 18, Olga haynes (Australia - tropical climate)

My first time for growing veges, i am volunteering at a charity, putting a lot of good stuff in the assigned garden bed, can i plant cucumbers now? What happens if i plant too early? Brisbane location.

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