Crop Rotation Group
Cucurbits (Squash family)
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Soil
Soil enriched with plenty of compost.
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Position
Sunny, sheltered site
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Frost tolerant
No.
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Feeding
When flowers start forming, feed with slow release potassium-rich organic fertiliser. Fortnightly liquid feed from mid summer.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 60cm (1' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 60cm (1' 11") with 60cm (1' 11") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
In frost areas, sow under cover in seed trays in early spring. Plant out after last frosts. In frost free areas sow directly into the soil in early spring.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Support plants well so they can climb upwards, even when the cucumbers get large. This also protects the cucumbers from slugs. Occasionally a plant can produce very bitter cucumbers so always test a bit before serving to others!
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Harvesting
Cut the cucumbers off the plant when they are still quite young, otherwise the skin becomes hard and will need peeling. More cucumbers will then be produced.
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Troubleshooting
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