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The leaves on my cucumbers have a narrow fringe around the edge that loses color and dries up. The problem does not appear to spread and only affects the older leaves. Should I be concerned?

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This leaf desiccation was probably caused by the plant suffering water stress at one time or another. Cucumbers have a very shallow root system and need frequent watering. Do not let them go dry.

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