Follow these simple instructions for using Johnny's Cucumber Beetle Lure for enhanced protection from this common pest of cucurbits (e.g., squashes, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins). See instructions for units needed per area to be monitored, replacement requirements, and efficacy time.
With the introduction of high-yielding, disease-resistant cucumber varieties, greenhouse production is an increasingly important source of this crop. Full-size slicing, pickling, snack, and long European types are all being successfully grown under protected cover. While these structures offer an improved environment for growth, certain cultural practices must be maintained best results and yields.This Technical Production Guide provides detailed information on cultural best practices to ensure successful production of premium greenhouse cucumbers.
Familiarizing yourself with the terminology regarding cucumber types leads to better understanding of the differences in cucumber flowering habits, productivity, and eating qualities. Johnny's cucumber product manager and trialing tech help define terms and what they mean to you as a grower, in terms of pollination needs and other factors. Preference for one type over another varies by individual and by market.
Follow the steps in this Tech Sheet for best results with top-grafting greenhouse cucumbers onto an interspecific squash cross rootstock to reach earlier harvests, improve plant health and stress tolerance, and increase net income.
A slide deck recap of Johnny's Fundamentals of Cucumber Grafting Webinar, covering benefits, considerations, preparation, set-up, methods, process, demonstration, comparisons, transplanting, and more.