Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

G A R D E N I N G T I P S
When planting corn make sure
there is not too much peat moss
where you plant it. The moss will
stunt the corn's growth and holds
it back.
Alfred Bernesky, Arborfield SK.
CUCUMBERS
Take a wad of old panty hose and
put it under each cucumber plant
to keep the cucumbers from
rotting or mildewing.
Violet Spendlow, Pincher Creek AB.
I like to plant cucumbers in a circle
around a small hole, which holds a
large margarine container, of
which the bottom has been
perforated with two to nine small
holes. This makes it very easy to
keep them watered, which is most
rewarding after the fruits are set
and doubles the yield without
stem damage.
Violet Copeland, Maidstone SK.
To give cucumbers a head start,
fold a paper towel in two,
dampen it and lay the seeds on it
spacing evenly. Place another
folded damp paper towel over the
seeds. Slip into a plastic bag. Seal
the bag by folding the open end
under. Place in a warm location.
In a few days the seeds will
sprout. Plant as usual in the
garden and cover with clear
plastic until the seedlings appear.
Anne Senga, Komarno MB.
Sprinkle brown sugar over your
cucumber blossoms to attract
bees. I find that I get a better and
bigger crop of cucumbers.
Bonnie Wells, Eston SK.
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Spread old leaves and grass
clippings in a low area to absorb
moisture. Add a good six inch
layer of rotted manure, plant the
cucumber seeds, keep the soil
moist and be ready with a lot of
pickling jars!
Anne Judd, Port Elgin ON.
For earlier cucumbers, plant seed
in wide rows or hills, which have
been mounded up a bit, to warm
up the soil. After planting and
watering, cover with black
garbage bags for four or five days
or until the seedlings start to
emerge. Then spread a thin layer
of dry grass clippings around the
plants to retain moisture.
Margaret Davis, Camrose AB.
Water cucumbers the day before
you pick them and they will not
be bitter.
E. Basaraba, Prince George BC.
Pinch off ends of runners on
cucumbers. They produce earlier
and more.
Mrs. B. Anderson, Swift Current SK.
Use tomato cages amongst
cucumbers. It uses much less
space, cucumbers will stay clean
and are much easier to spot and
pick.
Judy Grzybowski, Saskatoon SK.
When growing cucumbers trim the
shoots back about two or three
inches every three to four days.
You will have an earlier and
heavier crop.
K. Harvey, Halifax NS.
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