[BumbleJo]

Hi folks, I am having a go at cucumbers for the first time.  I'm growing Marketmore, outdoors.  RHS say to pinch out the growing tip after seven leaves.  Is this seven in total, i.e. including both sides of the stem? Thanks!

[oldgrunge]

That's how I read it.

[sunshineband]

That's as I read it too

[BumbleJo]

Oh dear, think there's already more than that! Better get pinching!  Thanks.

[Yorkshire Lass]

Does this apply to gherkins too?

1st year growing them and I am glad to say they are prolific