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

Your comments and tips

02 Dec 12, Judith Fakes (Australia - temperate climate)
Have you tried hand fertilising just pick a male flower to brush on the female, I find it works hope it does for you
01 Dec 12, Heather (Australia - temperate climate)
We have had quite a number of fruit on the plant ( delicious by the way!!) but all of a sudden the leaves turned yellow and no more fruit. I have cut of those leaves. But the plant does not seem to be producing anymore.. any ideas please? Should the plant be pulled out due to being with other vegies in the vegie garden. Thanks
25 Nov 12, Rowayda (Australia - temperate climate)
The leaves on the underside of my Lebanese cucumber plants are turning yellow and then drying out. I'm fertilizing regularly and watering often. My cucumbers are planted on a slope and this is happening to the higher up plants. My cucumbers have taken a long time to flower, we planted them 2 1/2 months ago and we just picked our first lot. Any help appreciated.
04 Dec 12, (Australia - tropical climate)
dont let the leaves get wet when you water them try to keep the water at the base of the plant
22 Nov 12, Jan Stepanian (Australia - temperate climate)
Can someone please tell me what fertiliser or organic matter is best for growing Lebanese cucumbers.
16 Nov 12, Robbie Miller (Australia - temperate climate)
Plants are flowering heavily,fruits form then when they are about 2 to 3 cms in length they die off,what could be the cause of this? cheersRobbie.
19 Nov 12, Greggy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Infertile flowers can cause this - are there bees around?
05 Nov 12, Patricia Dehring (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I note that you suggest cucumbers and tomatoes should note be grown together. I have them side by side in grow bags, will that be ok. Also, is it wise to thin out leaves of the cucumber? Thanks
26 Oct 12, matthew mccallum (Australia - temperate climate)
Should i stake the young ones
22 Oct 12, Gary (USA - Zone 9b climate)
I've only know of growing cucumbers in a fence or trellis.. hearing of them being grown on the ground sounds very strange to me.. one it takes up more room and two it's more likely to have problems with bugs and such.
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it s Jan 6th is it too late to plant apple cucumbers plz

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