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31 Aug 11 mohamed (Australia - temperate climate)

dear Jess 11 May. growing Lebanese cues does not require alot of water if grown outside in soil. leb cues need a lot of water only if they are planted in glass houses in a special mix which is called c2 cucumber mix with plenty of sun light. To feed a cucumber plant outside you will need to invest in some calcium and potassium mixed in water separately{25kg to every 100L} watered only every 2-3 days depending how hot it is.for a plant to produce nice fruit you will need to climb the plant on some string and cut off the side shoots that grow on top of every leaf. Cucumbers that are grown out side in the sun are more tastier than the ones grown inside glass houses. I know this because i have been growing them for the last 22 years. Cheers.

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15 Feb 12 Gail (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, u obviously know a lot, particularly about leb cuc. I don't. Have been wondering about when to pick the cuc that I have grown. Decent size but prickly, wondered if I should wait for prickles to go? Also plant is not lokking so good at the moment. other cuc growing and wondered if mature cuc is draining nutrients? from other immature cuc. Would love some advice if you have time Thanks Gail

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