Apply lime if necessary. Manure or commercial fertilizer can be used before planting. Repeat in three weeks if plants are still productive. Pest Control Insects are the major problem because they cause foliage damage and transmit disease organisms. The cucumber beetle eats holes in the leaves and carries bacterial wilt.
Aphids distort the leaves and transmit viral agents.
Since cucumbers must be pollinated by insects to produce fruit, do not spray insecticides until after 4 p.m. to avoid killing beneficial insects. Pick European-type cucumbers when they reach 8 to 12 inches. Varieties Cucumbers for small gardens or containers Patio Pik or Peppi. Patio Pik can be used for pickling or slicing, and Peppi for pickling. Flurry Commercial companies or products are mentioned in this publication solely for the purpose of providing specific information.