Growing Cucumber

cucumis sativis : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Apr	May	Jun	Jul
S	S
	T	T	T
	P	P

(Best months for growing Cucumber in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 61°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 16 - 24 inches apart
Harvest in 8-10 weeks. Cut fruit off with scissors or sharp knife.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Nasturtiums, Beans, Celery, Lettuce, Sweet Corn, Cabbages, Sunflowers, Coriander, Fennel, Dill, Sunflowers
Avoid growing close to: Potato, Tomatoes

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17 Sep 19, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): A plant needs a preferred amount of soil (nutrient) to grow a reasonably decent crop. Without knowing what size pot you have I always question whether people use a big enough pot for what they want to grow. For myself I would not try to grow cucumbers in a pot smaller than 500-600mm diameter and 300mm deep.
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16 Sep 19, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): What is the difference between growing in hanging basket and on trellis. Probably grow any kind. Try apple cucumbers - a lot more taste.
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07 Sep 19, maxine (New Zealand - temperate climate): Can Cucumbers be grown in large garden pots?
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09 Sep 19, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Yes - have good fertile soil to start with and make sure you water them regularly.
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22 Aug 19, Alicia (New Zealand - temperate climate): If your harvest is small then you could try hand pollination to ensure a larger harvest, as no pollination means no fruit.
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26 Aug 19, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Hand pollen in the morning as the flower is shut in the arvo.
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02 Aug 19, Theodoris Nayler (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Seeds for Africa, seeds@seedsforafrica.co.za I get all my seeds from them, sometimes I even order only a few at a time, they courier to you
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21 Feb 19, Tony (Australia - temperate climate): Is it to late to plant cucumbers and how get rid of rats low cost way no poison thanks
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28 Sep 19, Lynne (Australia - temperate climate): Tony, an old bushy's trick is to grease a tub or bucket (plastic works well) to about 3 to 4 inches from the top, fill to just below the grease line with water and put grain or food that floats onto the water. Check daily.
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22 Feb 19, Michael (Australia - temperate climate): You have left it very late to plant. You may or may not grow a crop - you can try. No idea on the rat problem. Look on the internet - but gee Ratsack works - you are going to kill them anyhow, does it really matter how.
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