Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Family: Cucurbitaceae · Genus: Cucumis
Cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up on supporting frames, wrapping thin tendril-like structures around supports. Widely cultivated for its cylindrical green fruit.
Soil Temperature
16°C – 35°C
Spacing
40 – 60 cm
Harvest
8–10 weeks
Sowing
Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks.
Growing Schedule Zone 8b
Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Transplant Harvest
Jan
Feb Sow Indoors
Mar Sow Indoors + Transplant
Apr Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant
May Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant
Jun Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant + Harvest
Jul Transplant + Harvest
Aug Harvest
Sep Harvest
Oct
Nov
Dec
Companions
Avoid Growing Near
Growing Notes
Cucumbers are tender plants. Seeds need warm soil to germinate. Grow in seed trays or punnets first and plant out when weather is warm enough. Keep well watered.
Culinary Hints
Use fresh in salads, sandwiches, or pickle them. Best picked young and tender.