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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

Why are my cucumbers turning yellow? 7 reasons fruits are the wrong color and how to fix it

Cucumbers ripening on the vine in sunshine

Cucumbers are simple plants to grow yet you may get fruits that are yellow as opposed to the dark green that you would usually expect. This unexpected turn, unless you are growing a yellow-fruiting variety, is a telltale sign that something is wrong with your cucumbers.

If you are growing cucumbers and have either yellow leaves or fruits, then you need to establish what is causing the issues. Watering, nutrients, and disease can all cause cucumbers to be yellow, as can not picking fruits at the right time when they are at peak ripeness. 

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