Beth11
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« on: February 20, 2010, 09:02:33 PM » |
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PaulB
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2010, 02:35:28 AM » |
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Those are beautiful cucumbers! Did you hand-pollinate them?
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Beth11
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2010, 10:08:54 AM » |
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Thanks! They are a variety that sets fruit without polination (parthenocarpic). No need to fuss with hand polinating.
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« Last Edit: February 21, 2010, 10:32:54 AM by Beth11 »
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grb1
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2010, 10:20:28 AM » |
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I'm not a real big fan of cucumbers but I do like pickles.
Good work!
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acanfield
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2010, 11:53:33 AM » |
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Very cool. How did you keep the plant so compact?
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2010, 12:51:48 PM » |
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Very cool. How did you keep the plant so compact?
Back in the 80's I grew a "bush" type cucumber that was about a foot and a half of vine and cukes growing side by side like pups nursing their mama. They weren't big, just about finger sized. Is anyone familiar with such a variety? |
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TurtleBabe
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2010, 02:19:45 PM » |
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I've been wanting to do a cucumber plant and mustard seed....make a little pickle factory!!
Awesome that you were able to do those indoors.
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« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2010, 01:59:47 AM » |
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Fantastic!!!
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rbender
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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2010, 06:36:29 PM » |
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very cool! do you have them in a growing room? I can't tell from the photos....any details would be helpful....I just moved to IL from CA and am missing a longer growing season...thanks!!
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2010, 06:50:54 PM » |
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very cool! do you have them in a growing room? I can't tell from the photos....any details would be helpful....I just moved to IL from CA and am missing a longer growing season...thanks!!
Ummm... the title of this thread says it all  Welcome to the forum. We have several members from Chicago, as well as other northern states. Post your questions in the Q & A section, and I'm sure they'll jump in. Meanwhile, read the threads stickied at the top of the various sections and you will likely find answers to most of your questions as well as get a good Earthbox education. Mickie |
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111 EBs and growing... so how come there are never enough boxes??
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Oldgrowth
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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2010, 08:50:21 PM » |
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To Beth11...B-E-A-UTIFUL plants....what are the lights you have that under? T5s or is that a common shop light with standard tubes? Would love to know what the wattage is!
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Beth11
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Zone 7, Southern Maryland
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2010, 10:15:23 PM » |
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Hi All,
Those are three Wallymart fluorescent shop light fixtures with T-8 bulbs. I had two cuc plants growing. They did shade each other, so one is probably a better idea. No grow room, just in the (heated) basement. Great microclimate under the lights, though, temp stayed at 77 F during the day when the lights were on and 68 F at night. Plants put out 22 cucumbers but did peter out in January. Not as good as a greenhouse, but I think a great success. Cucs tasted great, too!
Beth
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Oldgrowth
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2010, 07:04:10 PM » |
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Thanks, Beth 11....I am impressed at how great the plants look under standard tubes, albeit 120 watts worth. Still, great job!
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