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    IN THE GREENHOUSE

    Jul 27, 2021 3 minutes
    WITH MARTIN FISH

    PICK THE LAST OF THE CUCUMBERS

    Cucumbers are fast-growing plants and, if watered and fed regularly through the summer, each plant should produce between 10-15 fruits, or even more! The secret is to harvest the cucumbers little and often so that the plant continually produces new flowers and fruits.

    By September, the plants are naturally starting to come to the end of their life as temperatures cool down and light levels reduce. However, with a little extra care and attention, you can often keep the plants growing to

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