When the vine reaches the top, train it over the bar, then allow two stems to come down. Train to one stem, by pruning out all side shoots up to 3’, then letting one fruit form at each leaf node. Tie the bottom end of each string to a cuke plant in a loose knot, then wind the vine around the string as it grows. A simple but sturdy frame will do fine, with strings dangling from an overhead bar. A Cucumber support need not be an elaborate structure. But in today’s small, often shaded yards, gardeners must make the most of every sunny foot of row. If you have plenty of space in your garden it’s fine to let Cucumbers sprawl on the ground. When they are the size of your little finger. ‘Cornichon’ varieties should be harvested Harvest cukes when small, well before they set Support with large tomato cages, stakes or netting. Regular watering and prefer a rich garden bed įertilize prior to planting and again as needed. To 2 weeks after the danger of frost has passed toĪ sunny, well-draining spot: sow 6 seeds per hill When third true leaf is expanding, transplant Vulnerable so keep soil lightly moist but not wet. Provide heat, light, ventilation and goodĭrainage. (the last expected frost date), planting 3 seeds perĤ" pot or 1 seed per peat pot in sterile starter Indoors 4 weeks before the soil is at least 60☏ It's fun to slice off the ends and hollow them out as little cups for cold Cucumber soup. We love Renny Darling's Cucumber and Chive Soup with Lemon and Dill and our Asian-inspired Refreshing Cucumber Salad. About 90% water, Cucumbers are rich in Vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese, and yield antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Some varieties are parthenocarpic and seedless, meaning pollination is unnecessary, while most have seeds and require pollination for flower and fruit development. They are successfully trellised vertically thanks to prolific spiraling tendrils. Cucumber vines creep stealthily, so take care to avoid garden traffic jams. Harvest with a sharp blade regularly to promote abundant production before seed cavities swell, when the Cucumbers are small and thin-skinned. Warmth-loving Cucumbers may be grown as transplants, sown indoors 2 weeks before the last spring frost date, or direct-sown well after all threat of frost has passed and when the soil has warmed up to 50☏.
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