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Episode 42: Cucumbers

Episode 42: Cucumbers

FromThe Grow Guide


Episode 42: Cucumbers

FromThe Grow Guide

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For the first time ever, Maggie and Dave move their “studio” to a public orchard in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks. Apple trees, raspberry bushes and hungry squirrels join the duo for this episode all about cucumbers. This week’s favourite varieties (3:10) are Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherries and Aussie Sweetie Basil. And an awesome listener question about the differences between partial and full sun (7:20) leads to a conversation about the exact number of hours of sun each description requires. Then it’s all about cucumbers! Dave walks us through soil temperatures for direct seeding (13:15), transplanting methods (13:50) and the wide variety of cucumbers plants (15:00). Maggie shares her struggles with her own jungle-like cucumber plants (19:50) and the two of them break down the difference between vining and bushing varieties. She also shares a few secrets to making DIY supports (21:20) for overgrown cucs. Then Dave finishes off the episode with his favourite cucumbers for container growing (23:33), what type of compost to feed plants (26:25), harvesting (27:30), male and female plants (29:30) and then announces a spontaneous GIVEAWAY! Join the Facebook group to win: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276990892799327/ To connect with Maggie: https://www.instagram.com/fromsoiltosoul/ To connect with Dave:  https://www.instagram.com/sagegardenherbs/ To connect with Gardens Manitoba: https://www.instagram.com/gardensmb/
Released:
Jul 24, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Grow Guide is Canada's #1 gardening podcast co-hosted by rookie grower, Maggie Wysocki and master grower, Dave Hanson. Listen in to honest conversations about seasonal gardening topics, including the trials, tribulations and successes of growing in climates where it can feel...kind of impossible. Join the community of fellow Grow Guiders in our Facebook group. Have an idea for a guest or upcoming episode topic? Send us an email — thegrowguidepod@gmail.com