Too little water can also cause cucumber leaves to wilt and turn yellow, but the leaves may turn brown at the edges and feel crisp and dry. Aim to give cucumber plants an inch of water each week from ...

When buying established cucumber seedlings, look for stocky plants with vibrant green leaves without yellowing or spotting. Avoid wilted plants, or those with powdery residue or insect damage.

Start cucumber seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, and transplant outdoors after the last frost date. Keep cucumbers in good shape by watering consistently, keeping them warm, and ...

The overall plant of the Armenian cucumber survives well in hot and dry conditions. The first leaves to appear are the oval-shaped cotyledons.

Disappointment only begins to describe my reaction when I checked my newly planted cucumber seedling and my two pony packs of zinnia seedlings. Nearly all the leaves were chewed and parts of the ...