In this video, I share the most common mistake gardeners make when growing cucumbers, melons and squash plants. These plants are part of the cucurbit family. They are vigorous growing vegetables and are intolerant of cool temperatures. Whatever you do, don't make this big mistake planting cucumbers, melons and squash!

Timing is the most important thing when growing cucurbits like cucumbers, zucchini, squashes, pumpkins, gourds, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and other melons. Mistiming your plants can lead to failure. If you follow the growing advice in this video, you will be much more likely to succeed when planting cucurbits.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 The #1 Mistake Gardeners Make
1:33 How Warm Weather Crops Differ
3:56 Don't Start Cucumbers With Tomatoes!
5:45 Cucurbits Hate Cool Temperatures!
6:58 Planting Schedule
9:37 Exceptions To The Rule
11:32 Adventures With Dale

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