How To Prune Cucumber Plants, Grow Cucumbers NOT Leaves!

Published 2022-06-29
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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All Comments (21)
  • 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! 👏
  • @chrisg3093
    This video is perfect timing for me first time growing cucumbers
  • 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!
  • @michellep1592
    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!
  • 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!
  • @ronj5714
    Look at your background- my dream! I remember years ago when you cleaned out your back yard & began this journey. So inspiring. I just got a little garden down here in central Florida & am trying to get hubby on board. Lol. Never get tired of your energy at your intro- keep it up James!! Tuck got a haircut. ❤
  • Thanks for your channel. It has introduced me to continuous gardening and hope for my plants.
  • @Jenura01
    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.
  • @gailbozeman9626
    Wow last year was my 1st year growing cucumbers and I did pretty well, but after looking at your channel ...imma bout to be the MVP of cucumbers ...Thank you....I love your doggie
  • @jackiek4159
    Love seeing Tucker being spoiled in your videos! Thank you for your wisdom James! 🙏💞
  • @richard6048
    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 🇯🇲 ..
  • @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!
  • @imsodone4309
    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.
  • @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.
  • @tanelions1993
    Great video. First one I've seen about pruning suckers and lower leaves. Now I know what my cucumbers currently need.. Thank you!
  • 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!
  • Your intro always makes me smile! Thanks for always giving us great content!
  • @FLopesVieira
    It's fun to see we all have our diferent pruning methods