On Thu, 03 Jun 2004 22:55:39 GMT, "ll" wrote:

I am growing cukes for the first time. I am having a problem though, my
cukes are turning into a u-shape and then start turning a yellowish color.
Any ideas????


What kind of cukes? Where are they planted..as in what sort of soil,
sun exposure, under glass outside, growing on the ground or climbing a
trellis? It's way too early for cucumbers where I live, but I should
be planting them. Well I *could* have had them in earlier as it was
HOT early, but then cold, and now hot again. How big are the
cucumbers when they turn U shaped? How long have they been on the
vine when turning yellow?

I ask because some kinds of cucumbers grow contorted and it's normal.

Cucumbers turn yellow when they are getting "ripe" if they're left on
the vine too long, although I doubt that is the case, but have to rule
these things out. ;-)

A little more info will help folks help you.

Janice