Vegetable
50 Vegetable Seeds Mega Pack
Coriander, Chilli, Onion Red, Tomato, Brinjal Purple Long +45 more
Vegetable growing guide
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Everything you need to grow Cucumber successfully — from sowing to harvest.
🌱 Found in 10 combos
Care at a glance
The essentials for healthy growth.
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Consistent, deep watering — cucumbers are mostly water.
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Temperature
18°C – 30°C (65°F – 86°F)
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Germination
5–10 days
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Season
Warm season
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Harvest / Bloom
50–70 days from sowing
Soil & sowing
Get the foundation right for strong roots.
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Soil type
Loose, fertile, well-draining soil.
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Soil pH
6.0 – 7.0
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Sowing depth
½–1 inch
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Spacing
12 inches apart; trellis to save space
🐛 Pests & problems
Pest management
Cucumber beetles and powdery mildew — water at the base and improve airflow.
Troubleshooting
Bitter fruit results from heat or water stress — keep moisture steady.
🧺 Harvest & friends
Harvest & storage
Pick young and firm for best flavour; harvest often to keep plants producing.
Companion plants
Beans, Peas, Radish, Marigold
Related seeds
Other varieties that grow well alongside Cucumber.
Get Cucumber in these combos
This variety is included in the following seed combos.
Vegetable
Mixed
75 Flower & Vegetable Combo Kit
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Vegetable
50 Vegetable Seeds Value Pack
Coriander, Chilli, Onion Red, Tomato, Brinjal Purple Long +45 more