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Secrets to growing healthy cucumbers

Solomon Maina, a horticultural commercial farmer at Ihwa Village, Nyeri County, tends to his cucumbers. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Growing cucumbers is easy because it can be done in small spaces. Cucumbers will thrive as long as it receives full sunlight. Other varieties can be grown in containers. The following tips can help in growing cucumbers.

Site selection

Select site that receives full sunlight for strong and productive vines. Locate your crop in an area that receives a minimum of eight hours of sunlight each day. Make sure your plants receive early morning sunlight. This will help dry off the vines and foliage from...