Hello everyone. I am growing some cucumber plants and two of them started developing some strange problem. They are wilting and dying. I'm not sure if it's bacterial wilt or what. There are no signs of pests or anything and I just started putting them outside maybe 10 days ago. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
If your weather has been anything like mine, they froze to death.
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If your weather has been anything like mine, they froze to death.
The temps have been in the mid 40s at the coldest since I've had them outside. It isn't optimal but I thought they could handle it. Is that too cold for them?
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
Yes, especially in a pot. Keep the temps above 55 or 60. Well watered plants withstand cold better than dry ones. Your soil looks dry.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost
President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada
Webmaster: osnnv.org
DaisyI said:Yes, especially in a pot. Keep the temps above 55 or 60. Well watered plants withstand cold better than dry ones. Your soil looks dry.
Okay, I brought them in. I also have zucchini, tomatoes, and potatoes outside but they look like they're doin well. Do you think I should bring those in at night too? Thanks for the help.
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
Sorry, but you cucumbers are dead. You will have to start over.
The potatoes will be fine but I don't know how well the rest will do. I cover mine with a bucket on cold nights.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost
President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada
Webmaster: osnnv.org