INFORMATION FROM
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Cucumbers
Dr. Leigh Whittinghill, Assistant Professor of Urban Agriculture
There are many varieties of cucumbers. When selecting which variety to plant be sure to consider how you will use them (eating fresh or pickling) as each variety is suited for different uses based on taste.
Planting
Cucumbers should be planted between April 20 and July 15, May 1 to July 1, and May 10 and June 15 in Western, Central, and Eastern Kentucky.
Plant seeds at a depth of 1/2 to 1 inches. If starting cucumbers as transplants, start seeds 3 to 4 weeks before the desired planting date.
Final plant spacing should be 2-3 feet apart for trellised vine cucumbers and 4 feet apart for un-trellised vine cucumbers.
If planting in a container it should be 8 inches deep.
Consult the back of the seed packet for more information specific to your cucumber variety.
Care and Harvest
Trellising vining cucumber varieties can reduce mold issues.
Water consistently, especially after flowering starts. About 1 inch per week (including rain) should be enough.
5 tablespoons of a high nitrogen fertilizer per 10 ft of row can be applied 1 week after blossoming and again 3 weeks later.
If using compost, supply 0.17 cubic feet of compost per square foot of bed space.