Pip Magazine

PIP BRAINS TRUST

Justin Calverley, Morag Gamble & Kat Lavers

Question for the Pip Brains Trust? Email editorial@pipmagazine.com.au

My cucumber seedlings wilt every day in the hot sun. They come back to life every evening after a good water, but is this ideal? Should I have planted them somewhere shadier? [Nicole, Umina Beach, NSW]

When plants lose more water than they can take up from the soil, the pressure inside their cells is reduced which leads to wilting. Generally plants have stopped growing before wilting is visible and there is a point beyond which plants cannot recover. Cucurbits like pumpkin, zucchini and cucumber have large, broad leaves and it can be

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Pip Magazine

Pip Magazine1 min read
Fun Pages
Have a go at colouring in the image that appears on this issue’s cover. Once you’re happy with it, ask an adult to take a photo of you holding your finished artwork and have them email it to editorial@pipmagazine.com.au. You can post your entry to Pi
Pip Magazine1 min read
Contributors
Founder of Good Life Permaculture and based in Hobart, Hannah works across many areas. She’s the the lutruwita/Tasmanian host for ABC’s Gardening Australia, a permaculture educator, community worker, designer and best-selling author. She’s spent the
Pip Magazine4 min read
Skin & Hair Care JOJOBA OIL
Completely natural and long lasting, jojoba oil is an excellent choice for nourishing your face, body, hair and nails as it mimics the naturally occurring oils in our skin. Pronounced ho-ho-ba, jojoba oil can be used in so many ways for everyone’s sk

Related Books & Audiobooks