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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04 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I read about 2.5-3 m is a good distance to separate incompatible plants. Also if planting tomatoes N-S then if close, they may create a lot of shade for the cues, restricting their growth possibly.
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31 Oct 18, Wally Harper (Australia - temperate climate): I have just planted Apple Cucumbers and have flowers on them, do I need to stake these up or do they grow laying on soil, thanks
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01 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You can go either way. If on the ground put some mulch/grass clippings on the soil. If short of room trellis them - some wire/mesh on 45-60 degree angle. I've been picking mine for the last 2-3 weeks. I now have a second flush of cuies growing. About 20 each time from 2 plants. Gee they taste good.
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18 Oct 18, Steve (Australia - temperate climate): I planted some cucumber seedlings the other day and 3 of them have died I have kept the water up when it hasn’t rained any ideas why they died???
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22 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Probably too much water. When planting seedlings protect them from the sun (more so in the hotter months). I use a frame with shade cloth on it for a week or so. I also do this with seeds planted in the ground.
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07 Oct 18, Greg (Australia - temperate climate): Can I plant tomatoes and cucumbers together? This seasons tomato bed has a trellis and our cucumbers have been terrific since growing them on a trellis.
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08 Oct 18, KS (Australia - temperate climate): I don't think so as it says on the cucumber page... /www.gardenate.com/plant/Cucumber?zone=2
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04 Oct 18, Robert Ridgwell (Australia - temperate climate): is there any special fertilizer that will enhance the growth of apple cucumbers
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04 Oct 18, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Just a general vegie fertiliser will do.
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22 Sep 18, KathyCandiotes (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi where can we purchase seeds to grow English cucumber We are In Gauteng region in Benoni Should we grow them in tunnels? Is it complicated to grow them
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