"Kim, I have only one cuke on six plants shaped just as you describe. I got plenty of blossoms but only one cucumber so which leads me to think that the flowers never got pollinated. I hope the bees do better next year."

"Ours always do that this time of year, too - well, they get big, round tops, while what would have been the bottom half of the cuke just fails to develop and becomes a skinny little spike that dries up and breaks off. The ball part tastes fine,…"

"Pumpkins can take on an elongated shape if they get cross-pollinated with squash. Does anyone know if it's possible to get round cukes with cross-pollination?"

"Hey Karen, There are a couple of factors that can create "balloon" cukes. Widely varied moisture/temperature or poor soil fertility. Since you're cukes have been doing fine up until now, I'm going to guess it's the soil.…"

"mine too I was going to ask the same question"

"I had a similar experience with a hummingbird- word of caution- when they get their energy back- make sure your outside with it!"

"can you recommend treatment for the blight?"