Edibles – Vegetables – Cucumber

Cucumber 

Botanical name: cucumis sativus 

Beginner friendly?: difficult 

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height with an 8 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-11 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow

Bloom time:  spring and summer blooms, vegetables for harvest during the mid-summer 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly to maintain desired shape and size during the spring, summer, and fall months 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: edible garden, pollinator garden, container plant, herb garden

Special features: attracts pollinators, disease resistant, pet-friendly 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer one a year in the spring, feed with compost at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: corn, beans, radishes, lettuce, marigold 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no