Plant library
Vegetable
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Zones 4–11
Crisp, cool, and generous — a well-mulched cucumber plant hums all summer.
Sun
Full sun
Water
high
Spacing
12-18 in apart, trellised
Soil
Rich, moist soil, high in organic matter
Difficulty
easy
Zones
4–11
When to plant
Apr
May
Jun
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Sow after frost or transplant, and trellis to save space and prevent mildew — airflow is everything. Keep water consistent; bitter fruit signals drought stress.
Good companions
Bean, corn, pea, dill
Harvest
Cut at slicing size before seeds mature, 50-65 days.
Want a plan for growing Cucumber?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
