Plant GuideCucumber
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🥒Fruiting VineModerate
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus · Cucurbitaceae
Performs best in warm, stable systems with strong support and airflow
pH 5.5 – 6.5
18 – 30°C
50–70 days
Growth: fast
High
Care Notes
Performs best in warm, stable systems with strong support and airflow
Health Benefits
Hydrating, supports skin and digestion
Culinary Uses
Fresh eating, salads, pickling
Root Behaviour
Moderate
Common Problems
Problems
Bitter fruit from stressPoor pollination
Pests
Spider mitesAphids
Deficiencies
Potassium deficiency affects fruit quality
Nutrient Demand
High Demand
Requires mature system and/or supplementation
Compatible Systems
Media BedDwc
Tags
#fruiting-vine#warm-season#trellis#high-yield
Season
Spring–Summer