Growing Cucumber

cucumis sativis : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                  P P P

(Best months for growing Cucumber in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed

October: After risk of frost

  • 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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02 Apr 14, merrilyn (Australia - arid climate)
i sprinkle epson salts with the seeds when i plant them
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03 Apr 14, Michael (Australia - arid climate)
Yes, it's not actually salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Most plants need nutrients like magnesium and sulfur to stay in good health and Epsom salt makes the primary nutrients in most plant foods (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) more effective. Sprinkle Epsom salt once weekly to help nourish your houseplants, flowers and vegetables. www (dot)saltworks(dot)us/salt_info/epsom-uses-benefits(dot)asp
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11 Jul 17, Oplitaxis (Australia - temperate climate)
Actually it IS a salt. ANY ionic compound is classified as a salt. Chemistry 101!
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01 Apr 14, Anton (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live in Brisbane Qld. My cucumber & beet plants are being eaten up by small black ants, how can I prevent this.
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07 Oct 14, (Australia - temperate climate)
My sister swears by sprinking pepper around the plant to stop all critters eating them. Give it a go.
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30 Mar 14, Janette (Australia - temperate climate)
Why are my Lebanese cucumbers flowering, but no fruit setting?
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23 Mar 14, wilma. McAllister (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
we are growing Lebanese cucumber they are about 5 inch long green and prickley I thought they would be like the ones in the shop that you buy.. And to me they look just like the green cucumber you buy.. Should we pick them before they get prickles..thank you
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07 Mar 14, Emily (Australia - temperate climate)
I am growing lebanese cucumbers but they sre all the same lenght and im not sure how wide they need to be to harvest them? Thankyou:)
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27 Feb 14, Bec Gram (Australia - temperate climate)
My Apple Cucumbers are getting out of control and have so many, any ideas on what to do with them as I have so many?? Any suggestions would be great
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30 Mar 14, Jo A (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
There is a website called ripe near me and you can advertise you're excess crop with a price ( or for free) if you wish.
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Hi! steve. when growing cucumbers in a container you must have good drainage the best fertilizer is blood and bone,& superphosphate.when first planted in a 13ltr container about one good handfull of each mixed well in to your potting mix then half a hand full wartered in when you have five leaves on the plant dont worry about to many flowers as the males will drop off and your females will give you fruit dont water the leaves or your will invite disease and white fly.all the best.

- dennis

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