And even though pickling quarts of cucumbers isn't the goal of most container gardeners, some bush varieties like Pickalot Hybrid will even produce yields comparable to standard-sized vines. To get the best yield from your container crop, it's important to understand the flowering characteristic of the variety you choose. If you want to plant a mix of varieties, some of which will require pollination, make sure to choose at least one monoecious type, which bears both male and female flowers. Fanfare is an excellent choice for a bush-type slicer. Seeds of a male pollinator plant are included in the seed packet.
Gynoecious plants can be more productive because every blossom has the potential to fruit.
Cucumbers grown close to a house or in an urban setting may have limited bee activity. The type of pot you choose is critical to a successful crop of cukes. Clay pots tend to dry out too quickly. Cucumbers love water so much that on sunny days you'll be watering twice a day just to keep up, she says. Make sure the container has at least four drainage holes on the sides at the base of the pot.