Cucumber is a crunchy, juicy vegetable with a mild, fresh flavor. Rich in moisture, vitamins, and minerals, it's ideal for salads, sandwiches, or eaten raw as a snack.
Snack cucumbers are smaller varieties, often with a sweeter flavor and fewer seeds. Regular (or "long snake") cucumbers grow longer and are the more common variety found in supermarkets.
Yes, that's possible, but yields are usually higher in a greenhouse. Choose a sheltered, sunny spot and provide adequate wind protection.
For best results, start sowing indoors in pots from February to mid-April. Sowing outdoors is only possible from mid-May, after the last frost. Sow
the seeds about 1 cm deep. Sow one seed per pot.
Cucumber plants take up quite a bit of space and are climbers. Keep a distance of 50 to 100 cm between plants, depending on the variety.
Yes, cucumbers are climbing plants and need support, such as a trellis, stakes, or wire. This prevents the fruit from lying on the ground and encourages a higher yield.
Pruning isn't necessary, but it can increase yield. Remove side shoots to direct energy to the main branch and fruit.
Remove the first three cucumbers in the axils of the plant. This allows the plant to invest more energy in growth, ultimately increasing the yield.
