The cucumber, known scientifically as Cucumis sativus, is an annual climbing vegetable of the Cucurbitaceae family, native to India.
The cucumber, known scientifically as Cucumis sativus, is an annual climbing vegetable of the Cucurbitaceae family, native to India. It produces long, green, crisp and refreshing fruit with a high water content, usually eaten fresh in salads or used for pickling. The plant has climbing stems with tendrils and yellow flowers, and is pollinated by bees. It needs warmth, constant moisture and fertile soil rich in organic matter, and is sensitive to cold and drought. The cucumber is one of the most widely grown vegetables in the world, both in the field and under glass or plastic.
Sowing method: Under cover for an early crop, or direct in the ground after the last frost
Transplant age: 25–30 days
Transplanting: Yes, with the root ball intact — sow in individual pots
Where it grows: Open ground · Tunnel / greenhouse · Pot min. 20 L
Row spacing: 100 cm
Sow 2 seeds per 8–10 cm pot and keep the stronger seedling.
Turn the whole pot out at planting — never break up the root ball.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
