Homeowner Forum / Lawn and Garden / July 2008

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Maybe some of the other posters here know but has this been a cool,
average, or warm summer in D.C.?  I'm guessing it is cool or you are
neat the Atlantic.

The watermelon, peppers, and, to a certain extent, tomatoes are warm
weather plants. Unfortunately, the cucumber doesn't fall into that
catagory which leaves the whole thing an enigma . . . hmmm. We already
have an enigma here who posts regularly, so, to avoid confusion, let's
call it a conundrum;-) Any who, barring that you have some exotic
cucumbers, I'd paint the pots black, if they aren't already, wrap a
clear plastic skirt around the pots (let it flair and reach the floor).
Cut a circular piece, the same diameter as the surface of the soil in
the pots that your plants are growing out of and make a cut in it which
will allow you to place it flat in the pot, straddling the plant. If
possible, place the pots in front of a light colored wall or some other
light back ground. Give the plants a 1/2  strength dose fish emulsion
and then water every other day or as needed to keep the soil moist.

Most importantly, keep your fingers crossed.