Growing Cucumber

cucumis sativis : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

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

(Best months for growing Cucumber in South Africa - Humid sub-tropical regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 16°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 40 - 60 cm 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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16 Jan 14, R Price (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where can i find mini cucumber seeds.
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25 Jun 13, dries van Dyk (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I live in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, so it is quit hot around here. Can I plant English Cucumbers in direct sunlight or can I plant it in a greenhouse with 40 persent sun troughlet, what kind of insectisides do I use? Can I plant it in pots of about 30cm high and 20 cm wide, then spaced to your specs or must it go directly in the ground?
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22 Feb 13, Ademola francis (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
pls i need cucumber seed'i want to be purchasing and suppler the seed pls i need ur help.
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10 Sep 12, Louis (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where or how do I get English cucumber seeds, thanks for the interesting site. Regards
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I am in Zone 7b. I tried some Asian cucumbers - they turned out pretty well this year - you should consider giving them a try. They got up to 1-2 feet. Check them out here -> earthlychow. com/asian-cucumber-tien-chin-long

- Anita

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