Cucumber¶
Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
Common Name: Cucumber
Height: 200 cm
Spacing: 50 cm
Growing Calendar¶
| Stages | Months |
|---|---|
| Sow | February to May |
| Plant Out | April to June |
| Harvest | June to September |
Sowing Instructions¶
- When to Sow: Indoors, February to May.
- Depth: 0.5 cm deep, pointy end down.
- Pot Size: 9 cm pots.
- Compost Type: Peat-free multi-purpose or seed compost.
- Conditions: Place in a warm spot at 20–25°C.
- Germination: 7–21 days.
- Transplanting: After 3–4 leaves develop, move to 13 cm pots and grow in cooler (but frost-free) conditions.
Planting Out¶
- When: April to June.
- Container Size: 30 cm pots or grow bags.
- Spacing: 40 cm apart.
- Location: Fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position (greenhouse or outdoors).
- Support: Tie plants to canes or netting as they grow.
Plant Care¶
- Keep compost moist.
- Support and train plants using canes or netting.
- Feed with liquid tomato fertilizer once fruits appear.
Tip¶
If your plants are growing too tall above their plant support, pinch off the top of your plants to let the plant focus on producing fruit.
Manufacturer:
Kingsfisher International Products Limited
London, United Kingdom
Product of Poland