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title: "I planted some cucumbers in this pot, and they were doing great. but…"
description: "I planted some cucumbers in this pot, and they were doing great. but I have noticed that they have barely grown in the last week or so. Are they too crowded in…"
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# I planted some cucumbers in this pot, and they were doing great. but…

_Posted by paige on 2024-06-13_

I planted some cucumbers in this pot, and they were doing great. but I have noticed that they have barely grown in the last week or so. Are they too crowded in this part now? Or something else? Honestly, my sunflowers have also stopped growing. around the same time

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2oh6G6LoKn47ZmA80rjBESs3Hql1VpaW1YfBfBhpkpI/gUB_jnYsTVenw5S-z1a7pA.webp?size=large)

## 10 comments

### paige commented on 2024-06-13

these are a couple of my sunflowers. i have a lot growing. they’re turning yellow

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2oh6G6LoKn47ZmA80rjBESs3Hql1VpaW1YfBfBhpkpI/1bPUa4gFQpq6oky9CQ_V1Q.webp?size=large)

### Bri commented on 2024-06-13

My cucumbers did the same when I planted them ! I think it may be just transplant shock honestly. I shaded mine hit it with some liquid fertilizer and kept an eye on them ! This was when I planted them they were looking real sad !

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/mF1wFBtprkk8I02Lo5PDIAzab0TgZfkXEAm30vB7Ucg/OjzFojZvReKtVJUnP0Ma3w.webp?size=large)

#### paige replied on 2024-06-13

i haven’t transplanted them tho! this is what they started in 😢

#### Bri replied on 2024-06-13

Ouu maybe they need more water ? I notice mine start to limp when they need a drink. Or maybe it’s too hot or they could need to be planted. Hopefully someone else also gives more insight

#### Bri replied on 2024-06-13

I started mine in a much smaller pot not a big one 🥲 wish I could be more help !

#### paige replied on 2024-06-13

thank u sooo much!💗💗 your cucumbers look amazing. that’s my goal! i’m gonna try to repot them! maybe they’re too crowded now

#### Bri replied on 2024-06-13

Thank youu ! 💖 I almost lost hope for my little guys when I transferred them so 😆 I can’t say if they’re too crowded mine were in such a smaller pot I waited a while to repot, but yeah maybe some fertilizer will help 😇

### Bri commented on 2024-06-13

This is them now !

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/mF1wFBtprkk8I02Lo5PDIAzab0TgZfkXEAm30vB7Ucg/VZ336ZJDSJybPk-rLBH1Hw.webp?size=large)

### Sunny commented on 2024-06-13

Are you fertilizing them? I recommend fertilizing them during the next watering timeframe. Check online for the fertilizer requirements for each type of plant. 🍀🪴

### brianna commented on 2024-06-14

Sometimes with plants like fruits and veggies, they will have periods of large growth and then pause. They aren’t actually not growing, they could just be focusing energy on their root growth rather than leaf/stem growth. Continue normal care and fertilize like other said. They should do fine!

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