Cucumber
Cucumis sativus • Cucurbitaceae
🌱 Seed Category
Vegetable
🌍 Origin Region
Native to South Asia/India; well-adapted to temperate and tropical regions worldwide
📅 Days to Maturity
55-70 days from direct sowing. Harvest window is continuous as long as fruit is picked regularly.
🌡️ Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4-11 (treated as a frost-tender summer annual).
About This Seed
Seeds are roughly 8-10mm long, flat, elliptical, and creamy white to light tan with a smooth, matte texture. The resulting plant is a sprawling or climbing frost-tender annual vine with large lobed leaves and yellow flowers.
Growing Information
Growing Season
Warm season; plant after last frost when soil is at least 65°F (18°C)
Germination
Takes 3-10 days to germinte at 70-90°F. Germination rate is typically 80%+. No light required (cover with soil). No pre-treatment needed.
Planting Instructions
Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch. Spacing: 12 inches apart for trellised plants, 36 inches for ground vines. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.0.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun (6-8+ hours/day). Requires consistent moisture; approximately 1 inch of water per week, avoiding overhead watering to prevent mildew.
Companion Plants
Beneficial: Corn, beans, peas, radish, marigolds, and nasturtiums. Avoid: Potatoes and strong aromatic herbs like sage.
Special Characteristics
Strong disease resistance to mosaic virus and mildew. Pollinator-friendly flowers. High yield potential and heat tolerance.