Cucumber
Vegetable growing guide

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Everything you need to grow Cucumber successfully — from sowing to harvest.

🌱 Found in 10 combos

Care at a glance

The essentials for healthy growth.

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Sunlight

Full sun

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Watering

Consistent, deep watering — cucumbers are mostly water.

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Temperature

18°C – 30°C (65°F – 86°F)

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Germination

5–10 days

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Season

Warm season

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Harvest / Bloom

50–70 days from sowing

Soil & sowing

Get the foundation right for strong roots.

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Soil type

Loose, fertile, well-draining soil.

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Soil pH

6.0 – 7.0

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Sowing depth

½–1 inch

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Spacing

12 inches apart; trellis to save space

🐛 Pests & problems

Pest management

Cucumber beetles and powdery mildew — water at the base and improve airflow.

Troubleshooting

Bitter fruit results from heat or water stress — keep moisture steady.

🧺 Harvest & friends

Harvest & storage

Pick young and firm for best flavour; harvest often to keep plants producing.

Companion plants

Beans, Peas, Radish, Marigold

Related seeds

Other varieties that grow well alongside Cucumber.

Get Cucumber in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.