Sikkim Cucumber

Cucumber is part of the Cucumis genus and its scientific name is Cucumis sativus. The sativus part of this plant's botanical name means 'having been cultivated'. The cucumber is a creeping vine that is usually grown on supporting frames (like trellis). Great for pickling or in salads: there are two main types of Cucumber, Pickling and Slicing. Pickling cucumbers are often shorter than usual, thus making them ideal for preserving. A type of edible vegetable / fruit, it mainly grows as an annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Normally reaching to a mature height of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Expect blooming to occur in late spring and harvesting to start by mid summer. Popular varieties of Cucumber with home gardeners are Lemon, Straight Eight, Burpless, Marketmore, and National Pickling. India is thought to be the country of origin for Cucumber. This plant tends to need a moderate amount of maintenance, so ensuring that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for Cucumber is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant.	Cucumber is part of the Cucumis genus and its scientific name is Cucumis sativus. The sativus part of this plant's botanical name means 'having been cultivated'. The cucumber is a creeping vine that is usually grown on supporting frames (like trellis). Great for pickling or in salads: there are two main types of Cucumber, Pickling and Slicing. Pickling cucumbers are often shorter than usual, thus making them ideal for preserving. A type of edible vegetable / fruit, it mainly grows as an annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Normally reaching to a mature height of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Expect blooming to occur in late spring and harvesting to start by mid summer. Popular varieties of Cucumber with home gardeners are Lemon, Straight Eight, Burpless, Marketmore, and National Pickling. India is thought to be the country of origin for Cucumber. This plant tends to need a moderate amount of maintenance, so ensuring that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for Cucumber is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant. This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Cucumber have been kindly provided by our members	Cucumbers can be planted directly in the garden or started indoors before your last frost date. If planting in the garden: either arrange your soil into small hills and plant 4 seeds per hill, or plant in rows. Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination. By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Cucumber about 14 days after your last frost date .

Category The lifecycle that this Cucumber exhibits. Annual Difficulty How easy is Cucumber to grow? Moderate 3/5 Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Cucumber exhibits. Annual Growth Habit What shape or habit does Cucumber grow into? Vine Hardiness How frost hardy is Cucumber? Tender Country of Origin Where did Cucumber come from? India Mature Height How tall does Cucumber grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Cucumber grow? 2.40 metres / 7.80 feet USDA Zone Range Which zones does Cucumber grow best in? Zone 3 to Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Cucumber. 5.5 - 6.8 Water Requirements How much water does Cucumber require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Cucumber need? Medium Soil What sort of soil should I plant Cucumber in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Cucumber need to grow? Full Sun Can Sow Direct? Can Cucumber be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Cucumber? 1.2 cm / 0.47 inches Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Cucumber? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Cucumber? Help build our wiki! Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Cucumber need in order to germinate? 16°C / 61°F to 41°C / 106°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Cucumber in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Cucumber seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Cucumber seedlings. Help build our wiki! Bloom Time When will Cucumber bloom? Late Spring Harvest Time When is Cucumber ready for harvest? Mid Summer Pruning Time When should I prune Cucumber? Mid Summer How long does Cucumber take to grow? These estimates for how long Cucumber takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate! Days to Germination How long does it take Cucumber to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days \| Min 1 days \| Max 19 days (801) Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Cucumber? + 28 days Average 28 days \| Min 3 days \| Max 74 days (252) Days to Maturity How long until Cucumber is ready for harvest / bloom? + 72 days Average 72 days \| Min 7 days \| Max 150 days (976) Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Cucumber? = 106 days