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Why cucumber leaves turn yellow, dry and curl

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  Why cucumber leaves turn yellow, dry and curl Sooner or later, every gardener may encounter the same problem cucumber leaves suddenly start to turn yellow, dry out, and sometimes curl up. Why does this happen and how can I prevent cucumber leaves turn yellow ? How can you stop it before it's too late? In this article, we will consider the causes of yellowing, drying, and curling of cucumber leaves. And also ways to prevent and combat this problem. WRONG-WAY OF WATERING CUCUMBERS Watering cucumbers should be done in such a way that there is enough water in the soil, but not too much or not enough. In the absence of moisture, the leaves of cucumbers are guaranteed to turn yellow, and too much moisture in the soil may start to rot the plant itself, in addition to the leaves turning yellow. Ideally, the soil should be kept moderately moist to a depth of about 3.5-4.5inch (9-11cm). What should I do if the cucumber leaves in the greenhouse or outdoors suddenly start to change color? T...