cucumbers

How to Harden Off Plants in the UK

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Tomato seedlings in pots and trays hardening off on a patio in a UK garden ready to plant out

If you have ever grown tomatoes or courgettes on a windowsill and then put them straight outside in May, you will know what happens next. The plants stop growing. The leaves go pale. Sometimes they just give up altogether. It is incredibly frustrating, especially when you have looked after them for weeks. The good news … Read more

Why Cucumber Seeds or Seedlings Fail in the UK

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Cucumber seeds and seedlings growing in pots in a UK garden

Cucumbers can be one of the most rewarding crops to grow, but they are also one of the easiest to lose early on. When they are happy, they grow quickly and look full of promise. When something goes wrong, the decline often starts before the plant has really had a chance to establish itself. Seeds … Read more