Growing Cucumbers

Cucumber, tomatoes and new potatoes harvest

Sow: February to May
Harvest: July to August

Why Grow Cucumbers?
Cucumber are part of the cucurbitaceae family which includes pumpkin and originate in India. Cucumbers grow on vines which have tendrils to enable them to cling onto trellis or support frame.

They can be eaten raw or can be pickled.
The skin and the flesh is a very good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, foliate and fibre.
Cucumber is made up of 95% water and are therefore low in calories.

Top Tips on Growing Cucumbers

Cucumbers are mostly water, therefore they need regular watering to keep growing
If you haven’t grown cucumbers before, look for the female flower only varieties. Cucumber fruits only grow from the female flowers, male flowers have to be picked off the plant
Cucumbers require nutrient rich soil like compost and they are easy to grow in a grow bag. They also like full sun which is why they are often grown in a greenhouse. Some varieties can be grown outside as well
Check on the variety you are growing and don’t allow the fruits to get too big otherwise they will become flavourless
Use a support frame, or canes and netting to support the plant stem as it will need to take the weight of several cucumbers.