Cucumbers

[SoyBean]

So my first project for my garden is to start my cucumbers. I am growing them from seeds. Everything I grow this year has to be grown in pots so I was wondering what is the best way to start cucumbers for seeds and once sprouted, how to go about transplanting them or getting them to grow outside.

 

[curly_kate]

I usually just direct seeds cukes and they do really well. You're further south than I am, so I'd guess that you'd have pretty good luck with that, too. They are pretty easy to grow - I just make sure my soil has compost in it. Then make sure that you have a trellis to grow them on. You'll be good to go.

 

[obsessed]

I am going to put cukes right up there with Zukes. I think that direct seeding them will work well.

 

[SoyBean]

So put them straight into the soil? Will they do well in a pot? I plan to use them mostly for pickles. We love pickles. Some we will use in salads and such.

 

[dbjay417]

I have terrible luck direct seeding most of the time. i prefer to start everything in pots or trays and then transplant. Started pickling cukes yesterday.

I already have some burpless salad types in the ground already though. I waited until they looked strong and sturdy and then just put them in a tilled, fertilized plot, with plenty of space in between.

but i dont have frost to contend with or indoor starting as a challenge, so things are a little easier for me in this respect.

 

[SoyBean]

I will be starting these inside since I think the last risk of frost isn't until the end of April.

 

[vfem]

I started mine inside in peat pots for a quick transplant when ready. I just started them, so I have no true leaves yet, but I won't be moving them out until Mid to late april. I'm in Zone 7B and I think our last frost date is somewhere near the beginning of April, but my local nursery says to stick by the April 15th date.

 

[bigredfeather]

Direct seeding for cukes will be fine as long as the soil is warm enough. I'm pretty sure the magic number is around 50 degrees. You will most likely not get the same results with soil temps lower than that. Some may grow if it isn't warm enough, but the percentage of germination will be much lower in cooler soil.

I am in zone 5B. I typically start a few hills indoors (under lights) at the end of April, and then tranplant in the garden in mid May. I then plant more hills directly into ground at the end of May. I think this year I'm going to stagger my planting. Last year I planted them all at once and had almost too many to keep up.

 

[Greenthumb18]

What kind of cukes are you growing Soybean, i'm trying Suyo Long this year anyone try this variety?

 

[SoyBean]

The package says Cumcumber "Homemade Pickles" Cucumis sativus.