Are “burpless” cucumbers really burpless?
A. Yes, at least to some people. Some people have gastric problems which prevent them from enjoying fresh cucumbers. The burpless types are milder. 8. Q. Is a gherkin simply a small pickling cucumber? A. No. Gherkins, also called West Indian or Burr cucumbers produce small, exceptionally spiny fruit used exclusively for pickles. The culture of gherkins is similar to common pickling cucumbers except the plants are smaller and require less space. 9. Q. The leaves of my cucumbers develop yellow spots on the upper side and a downy growth underneath. A. This is downy mildew, an airborne fungus. It is controlled by using resistant varieties and applying foliage fungicide. The material chlorothalonil has controlled it successfully. Downy mildew is apt to be a problem during the cool, rainy days of spring and early fall. 10. Q. The foliage of my cucumbers is developing brown spots which drop out leaving a tattered effect. A. This is anthracnose or Alternaria leaf spot. These diseases develop a
