Cucumber - Zone 8b

📖 About

A trailing plant which will grow tendrils as it gets bigger. Cucumbers can be started in small peat pots then transplanted when weather is suitable. Lebanese cucumbers are best picked about 10 -12 cm (4 - 5 in) and eaten whole. Gherkins are usually picked 5 or 6 cm (2 - 3 in) long and pickled. They have a prickly skin. Apple cucumbers are round with a pale, almost white, smooth skin.

📐 Growing Information

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Harvest Time

in 8-10 weeks. Cut fruit off with scissors or sharp knife. Compatible with (can grow beside): Nasturtiums, Beans, Celery

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

Jan

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Feb

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Mar

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Apr

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May

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Jun

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Jul

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Aug

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Sep

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Oct

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Nov

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Dec

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Active month Not recommended

🗓️ Monthly Actions

January 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

February 🌱 Sow Seed Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

August 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks

September 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

October 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

November 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

December 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

🤝 Companion Planting

✅ Grows Well With

with (can grow beside): Nasturtiums
Beans
Celery
Lettuce
Sweet Corn
Cabbages
Sunflowers
Coriander
Fennel
Dill
Sunflowers Avoid growing close to: Potato
Tomatoes A trailing plant which will grow tendrils as it gets bigger

❌ Avoid Growing With

close to: Potato
Tomatoes A trailing plant which will grow tendrils as it gets bigger