Lack Of Pollination. Lack of pollination is the number one reason your cucumber plant produces fat, stubby cucumbers. Pollination happens between male and female flowers on your cucumber plants. Male flowers produce the pollen that allows female flowers to produce cucumbers. Pollination is sometimes hard to control, but there are steps you can. In the same bowl you plan to make the salad, whisk together the wine vinegar, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Peel and cut the onion into slivers and toss in the vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate for up to a day in advance. The onions will stay crunchy while helping the dressing mellow and develop flavor. Farmers' Market Price Report. Potatoes (red, white, yellow)-bag* Highest Price Reported: $5.00 Lowest Price Reported: $5.00 * Note: Only 1 Market Reported.