Cucumber, Picklebush

How to Sow

SOW in average, well-drained soil in full sun in spring after danger of frost. Sow 4-6 seeds about 3" apart in hills 36" apart. Cover with 1" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist.

How to Grow

Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to 2-3 per hill when they are 2-3" high. Since cucumbers tend to be shallow-rooted, they’ll need extra water in dry weather. They can stop growing if they become too dry but will usually start growing again when conditions improve. Mulching the soil can help keep the roots evenly moist. Do not plant squash family crops in the same place 2 years in a row.

Harvesting

Pick cucumbers at any stage of growth, but before they become larger than the cultivar should grow. The more you harvest, the more the plants will produce; pick the fruits daily, or at least every other day, when the plants are at peak production. Pickling types are good for pickling or for eating fresh.