Cucumber

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Cucumbers come in various sizes and are used for pickling or fresh eating.. Latin name is Cucumis sativus.

How many cucumber per plant

You can expect to get a 5-20 cucumbers per plant.

Companion plants

Some good companion plants for cucumber are corn, beans, peas.

Watering needs

Regular, even watering

Climate preferences

Warm, sunny

Common pests & diseases

Cucumber beetles, Aphids, Powdery mildew

Space

Mature cucumber can be between 1 and 2 ft wide.

You might need between 36 and 60 in of space around the plant(s).


Note: the information above should be used just as an overall guide. The exact values will depend on the variety, growing conditions, plant maturity, and will vary year over year. We hope this brings you useful information.


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