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Old 21-03-2008, 08:02 PM
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I know you can earth up tomatoes by planting them deeper in the pot, but can you do the same with cucumbers?
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Old 21-03-2008, 08:05 PM
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Yes, definitely. Tomatoes and cucumbers can produce new roots from the stems if they are buried in compost.
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Old 21-03-2008, 08:20 PM
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Wonderful, thank you Rustylady.

By the way, at what size do you plant your Cucumbers and Toms?
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yes workhorse it helps to strengthen them and make for a better and often stronger plant.
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mine are on there second pot now toms strong and about 6 inches high.
cues first potted on from propagator now about 4 inches high and very good looking
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Old 21-03-2008, 08:42 PM
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HI Phil the Shed

No panic at the moment, mine are only 2"-3" tall. Bit more to go yet.
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Mine are in 4 inch pots now. Three pair of true leaves on. Doing really well inside in my conservatory.
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