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title: "I have a lemon cucumber and my leaves keep on browning is this ok or…"
description: "I have a lemon cucumber and my leaves keep on browning is this ok or bad"
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author: "HandsomeSuit"
published: "2025-07-09T20:35:32.336095Z"
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# I have a lemon cucumber and my leaves keep on browning is this ok or…

_Posted by HandsomeSuit on 2025-07-09_

I have a lemon cucumber and my leaves keep on browning is this ok or bad

## 6 comments

### harriet commented on 2025-07-09

in majority of cases with browning of leaves, its possible overwatering so maybe cut back and slowly add more if needed - it can also be underwatering as well

#### HandsomeSuit replied on 2025-07-10

Thank you so much that makes sense now

### harriet commented on 2025-07-09

if neither of these things work, possibly try looking at the root system - to see for any root rot and place less directly in sunlight if its by a window

#### HandsomeSuit replied on 2025-07-10

How do you check root system?

#### harriet replied on 2025-07-10

let the plant dry out a bit and gently lift it up, like you would do for repotting :)

### harriet commented on 2025-07-10

or if u cant do that, check the water supply with a water checker

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