How to plant Cucumber

Cucumbers are versatile and delicious vegetables, known for their refreshing taste and high water content. They’re low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a healthy choice for salads, sandwiches, or even pickling. Stay hydrated, support digestion, and enjoy radiant skin with this green gem in your diet!

Nomenclature

Botanical Name	Cucumis sativus
Family	Cucurbitaceae
Genus	Cucumis
Species	sativus
Types	American Slicing Cucumber, European Slicing Cucumber (English Cucumber), Pickling Cucumber, Armenian Cucumber (Snake Cucumber or Yard-long Cucumber), Lemon Cucumber, Persian Cucumber, Japanese Cucumber

Planting Guide

Flowers	Flower Color: Gold/Yellow Flower Value To Gardener: Showy Flower Bloom Time: Summer Flower Shape: Star Flower Petals: 4-5 petals/rays, fused petals
Fruits	Fruit Color: Green Fruit Value To Gardener: Edible, Showy Display/Harvest Time: Summer Fruit Type: Berry Fruit Length: > 3 inches Fruit Width: 1-3 inches
Leaves	Leaf Color: Green Leaf Feel: Prickly, Rough Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Shape: Cordate, Orbicular Leaf Margin: Lobed, Serrate Hairs Present: Yes
Collect Seeds	1. Select a ripe cucumber. 2. Remove seeds and gel from the center. 3. Ferment seeds in water for a few days. 4. Rinse and dry the seeds. 5. Store in a cool, dry place.
Harvest	50 to 70 days from planting, depending on the variety
Soil Texture	High Organic Matter
Soil Drainage	Good Drainage , Moist
Soil Chemistry	pH of around 6.5 to 7.0

Cultivation

Germination	3-10 days
Bloom	35 to 55 days or 42 to 62 days

Temperature (Climate)

Temperature
Light	Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Health Benefits

✓ Hydration
✓ Low in Calories
✓ Nutrient-rich
✓ Antioxidants
✓ Skin Health
✓ Digestive Health
✓ Weight Loss
✓ Heart Health
✓ Blood Sugar Management
✓ Anti-Inflammatory
✓ Bone Health
✓ Detoxification
✓ Hair Health
✓ Immune Support
✓ Stress Reduction