Growing Cucumber

cucumis sativis : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
      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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25 May 16, kim (Australia - tropical climate)
why dont you grow cucmbers with tomatoes
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17 May 16, Steve (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Does anyone grow cucumbers through the winter in gold coast????????????
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19 May 16, Harrison Bath (Australia - temperate climate)
yes
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20 May 16, Steve (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hey Harrison. .....was wondering if you can talk me through it. Eg which type you grow and how you water. Do you fertilise? I've got lots of cucumbers atm and would like to keep them going through winter. Will my cucumber seeds planted today grow ok as it gets colder? So many questions haha. Thanks for any advice ☺
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05 Apr 16, chann sopheap (Australia - temperate climate)
we want to know information on how to culture sweet yellow cucumber and price of seed.
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07 Mar 16, Mute (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I germinate and plant cucumber seeds in Sydney during March as weather is still warm? Will I get cucs? Just ripped my two vines as they stopped producing and wondering whether I can get another two in, grown from seed.
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06 Mar 16, roxanne chappell (Australia - temperate climate)
I seem to have have the some problem as others. I have got plenty of apple cucumbers grown but the leaves seem to be dieing. A closer inspection of the leaves there are little black bugs but they dont seem to live long then die on the leaves and it looks like dirt has been thrown over the leaves
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04 Mar 16, Linda Mitchell (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, My apple cucumbers grow great and have plenty of flowers and little tiny cucumbers. Then the leaves start going yellow and brown from the bottom of the vine and the whole plant dies. What is wrong with them?
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02 Mar 16, Andre (Australia - arid climate)
G'day John,maybe it is a pollination issue or you may have another plant that is not a good companion,this might sound strange but you could give your cukes a shake I do this with tomatoes almost like self pollinating,oh and by the way I live in Japan.Cheers...
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01 Mar 16, My name is John (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted three A/C well before xmas I got one Cu early january nothing since plenty of healthy growth and flowers with little what I thought were little c/us the plant is growing like mad should I pull it out and wait till next year.
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You actually can. They are companion plants and grow well together but both dislike growing near potatoes. Basil also likes tomatoes and cucumbers. Funny isnt it :)

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