Cucumber / Gherkin

Pflanzenfamilie

Curcurbits (Cucurbitaceae)

Saisonübersicht

Details

Lichtbedarf

Sonnig

Wasserbedarf

Sehr feucht

Boden

Leicht (sandig)

Nährstoffbedarf

Hoch

Pflanzabstand

40 cm

Reihenabstand

80 cm

Saattiefe

2 cm

Anleitungen

Ende März

Propagating

Beschreibung

Cucumber belongs to the cucurbit family. It grows as an annual and is very sensitive to cold. Various varieties differ in shape, color and skin texture, as well as the height of growth. The cucumber grows climbing and is therefore happy to have a climbing aid. It also grows without, but then needs more space.

Anbautipps

As cucumbers are quite sensitive to the cold, you should only plant them out after the Ice Saints. They also need a lot of warmth during growth and a constant supply of water is also necessary. Stress conditions such as temperature fluctuations, lack of water or frequent touching lead to the formation of bitter substances. A cultivation break of 3-4 years should be observed. Cucumbers must be able to hold on, as they form long tendrils (2-4 m). Regular harvesting increases the yield as more new flowers are formed.