How to Grow Cucumbers
Cucumbers are easy to grow, and are a great addition to any garden.
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You Will Need
- Topsoil
- Garden area
- Sunlight
- Seeds
- Trellis
- Water
- Organic fertilizer (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Use rich soil
Use rich topsoil with plenty of compost to ensure the cucumbers receive lots of nutrients.
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Step 2
Choose area
Plant in an area where your plants can receive full sun, and where they have plenty of room to grow.
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Step 3
Plant in warm weather
Plant the seeds when the soil is warm and the chances for frost have passed.
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Step 4
Increase germination chances
Plant three or four seeds in each hole to increase the chances of germination. Leave 3 feet between holes.
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Apply an organic fertilizer on the plants when flowers appear.
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Step 5
Use a trellis
Erect a trellis so the sprawling vines can attach themselves to it. Some plants can reach 6 feet tall.
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Step 6
Water plants
Make sure the plants get plenty of water. Also beware of pests, such as aphids, cucumber beetles, and pickle worms.
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Step 7
Enjoy
Enjoy your fresh-picked cucumbers.
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