Am I okay to trim a few leaves off my cucumber plants?

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The plants are really healthy and I have a few 4-5 inch cukes on now, but plenty of leaves aswell that obviously make the plant very heavy. 

Am I okay trim a few of the leaves off at the bottom......and in the middle........and at the top?  :unsure:

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Re: Am I okay to trim a few leaves off my cucumber plants?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2009, 12:35 »
I wouldn't fiddle with a cucumber - they are always looking for an excuse to give up the ghost!

It's though the leaves that the plant makes it's food.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Am I okay to trim a few leaves off my cucumber plants?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2009, 15:46 »
Oh.....right..........



now where's the plasters?  :blush:


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Re: Am I okay to trim a few leaves off my cucumber plants?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2009, 18:13 »
I never have much luck with cucumbers. I'm yet to taste a home grown one  :lol:
You have not lost the battle unless you quit :)

Michelle x


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