I have a cucumber from seed I planted in a 20 galllon tub which was doing OK (about 8 inches now) but it seems to be weak (probably from recent persistent winds) at the point right where it comes out of the soil and is kind of sloppy. At first I thought the stem was broken but it's NOT. The plant is not totally bowed over but it's very flooppy at the point where it comes out of the soil.
Is it best to cover the base with more soil to add support, break it off entirely (will it regrow) or give up and start over with a plant from the nursery?
Also, out of curiosity, when a plant suffers a severve bend or cut in a support area, does it grow new cells to mend itself (like animal flesh will do) or not?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Floppy cucumber
Hmm, this might get a better response in the Vegetables forum. I know that I cover squash (a curcubit, like the cuke) stems w/ soil to encourage more rooting. Certainly worth a shot.
Any thoughts on my response from the other time you posted this question here?
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/728136/