How To Prune Cucumber Plants, Grow Cucumbers NOT Leaves!

Don't let your cucumber plants waste energy growing leaves, prune your cucumbers so you can get earlier and quicker ripening cucumber harvests.

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[chrisg]

This video is perfect timing for me first time growing cucumbers

[TheMillennialGardener]

Congrats on 1 million subs! Who would’ve thought that so many years ago, the simple act of removing a chunk of lawn and planting some food in its place would turn into this? You’re truly living the dream, James! 👏

[SearchTruthReality]

My row of cucumbers are healthy, green, getting bushy and I was wondering why they weren't growing upward as easily as my pole beans. Now I know. Thank you for the excellent tips!
UPDATE JULY 27, 2022: Cucumbers are gowing like crazy - I'm getting loads of cucumbers (Muncher, 9"). So happy!

[hollysharvest]

Congratulations to you and Tuck for reaching 1M subscribers! It is very well-deserved! I've waited eagerly every week for your videos (and to see Tuck!) for the past several years now. Your enthusiasm is so infectious, and you and The Boss have inspired so many people to grow their own food, myself included.

[dustinallman]

I have watched close to 100% of your videos for the past 3+ years. I learn something in all of them. But I really liked the approach you took on this video. It was still fun and enjoyable to watch but it was PACKED full of info. Like, "Here's a tip, boom, here's another, boom, boom, boom, also boom, and this too. I would love to see more videos like this!

[imsodone]

Tuck is so cute❤❤❤. I’ve grown cucumbers vertically before, but I never knew about pruning. I didn’t know about the big overripe cucumbers causing the plant to quit producing too. Thank you so much for this video.

[richard]

I truly RESPECT the way YOU explain - and at thd same time demonstrating the practical to us..
Good one..
I am a small Farmer in 🇯🇲 ..

[michellep]

I don't usually comment, but I've been watching you for a long time and I appreciate your knowledge always something to learn! Your passion with your channel is amazing! Thank you!

[Jenura]

How didn’t I know this? I do the same exact thing on my tomatoes. Just totally didn’t realize it. Thanks James! Always enjoy your happiness in the garden.

[k.a.nso]

I wish I’d found this excellent instruction when I grew cucumbers several months ago. I’m looking forward to doing it correctly this next time around!

[SozoSeasonFreedom]

I have been watching gardening and homesteading videos for a couple of years now, but only dipped my toe in. I don't think I have grown cucumbers yet, but plan to get them started this year. I never knew that if one reaches maturity, the plant will stop producing. I always learn something new on your videos!

[tanelions]

Great video. First one I've seen about pruning suckers and lower leaves. Now I know what my cucumbers currently need.. Thank you!

[nancyspruiell]

I've never grown cucumbers before until now and didn't know they have suckers like tomatoes that need to be clipped. Thank you for the info. Glad to know a broken tendril doesn't mean disaster. Congrats on 1M subscribers. You deserve it! Smile and have a blessed day!

[roxannetracy]

This is so weird. I was looking this up today. I knew I needed to prune my cuc's but wasn't sure what exactly to do. Divine providence! Thanks!

[jackiek]

Love seeing Tucker being spoiled in your videos! Thank you for your wisdom James! 🙏💞

[finehowareyou]

you really deserve your 1 million subscribers!!!

[christopherfreitag]

Thanks for your channel. It has introduced me to continuous gardening and hope for my plants.

[ZanddyH]

My cucumbers are growing well for the first time, so pruning is a must this year. Thank you for the video, just in time.

[teddyritter]

Incredible information. You have corrected like three mistakes I have been making and was still successful. Can't wait for this!

[smas]

James. Have you grown radishes as companion plants for cucumbers to repel those beetles? I did not know about the plant stops producing when we let one fully ripen. I came here for the pruning and learns so much more. You are a great teacher. Thank you.