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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09 Nov 14, Stevie (Australia - temperate climate)
Can i plant these right next to a mesh fence so they grow up the fence?
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06 Nov 14, lindsay (Australia - temperate climate)
my cucumber plant outside leaves are drying but they seem to be shooting from the centre .is this natural .this is the ist time i have tried to grow them
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16 Nov 15, Charmaine Embleton (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello Faiz, you can buy english cucumber seeds from - Livingseeds.co.za - have a look & get them on-line. They have a wide variety of heirloom seedlings... Regards Charmaine
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15 Jul 14, Harry Dzimba (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I WANT TO GROW CUCUMBER. IAM ASKING FOR THE BEST TIME TO START GROWING
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02 Jun 14, Jay (Australia - temperate climate)
How much water do cucumber need
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15 Jun 14, Dede (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Because they are 99% water! you need to water them everyday
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28 May 14, john (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am in limpopo Nwanedi i want know the season to plant butternut.I would like you to send me the spay program for butternut,tomatoes,cabbage,maize,pumpkin.i would you to iclude fertilizer program.
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14 May 14, Pertrcia F (Australia - temperate climate)
I was doing a project for school and this website helps a lot. Because guess what? I got an A+! OMG!
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17 Apr 14, Colleen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have three lebanese cucumber plants growing quite a few flowers but no cucumbers, also I noticed in the advice column that you suggest you don't grow tomatoes with cucumbers why is that, any suggestions about getting the cucumbers to set, cheers and thanks Colleen
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04 Apr 14, margaret (Australia - temperate climate)
Ive recently grown some huge cuc's first time lucky! but was wondering if I could dry some of the seeds in them to replant? does it work like this, big cuc's have more big cuc's, or should I just get seedlings again from the shop? and how to dry the seeds?
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The yellow leaves might be due to too much fertilizer. Try just using one type. They should grow if you are giving them enough water and protecting from very cold nights. The female flowers have a tiny, cucumber shape just behind the flower.

- Liz

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