Pruning cucumbers: Simple instructions with pictures show which leaves and shoots to remove

In order to protect the plants from diseases and promote fruit production, the cucumbers must be pinched out. In the next instructions we will explain to you which types of cucumbers are essential and how to do it.

Cultivate cucumbers: in the greenhouse - a must, for outdoor plants - only necessary under certain circumstances

The basic rule is: varieties that grow strongly upwards and require climbing support are maximized. Climbing cucumbers in the greenhouse also need pruning. Outdoor cucumbers that crawl on the ground, on the other hand, are not cut.