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Observe your cucumber plants daily to identify flower types.
Recognize male flowers by their thin stems and absence of fruit swelling at the base. These usually appear first and in larger numbers.
Spot female flowers by the small cucumber-shaped swelling at their base—this is the ovary that will develop into fruit upon successful pollination.
Encourage pollination naturally by attracting bees and other insects with healthy plant care.
If pollinators are scarce, perform hand pollination by transferring pollen from male to female flowers using a soft brush or cotton swab.
Continue regular watering, fertilizing, and care to support flower and fruit development.
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