Propagating Impatiens and Trellising Cucumbers

Impatiens from Cuttings

1. Take a young, non-woody stem; remove all but top leaf set.
2. Dip in rooting compound.
3. Plant in moist potting soil; water thoroughly.
4. Cover with clear plastic (mini-greenhouse).
5. Roots in 2–4 weeks; then remove cover and grow as seedlings.

Cucumbers on Okra? Better: Use a Trellis

Planting cucumbers at okra base leads to competition. Instead:

• Space cucumbers 12″+ apart.
• Train up a tomato stake or netting between stakes 2′ apart.
• Guide vines initially; they’ll climb naturally.

This maximizes yield and air flow.