Food Gardening : How to Plant Cucumbers in a Garden

Cucumbers should be started in pots or flats and then transplanted into the garden. It is recommended to plant two seeds in each pot and keep the best one.

Cucumbers should be spaced about six to eight inches apart to allow room for the vine to grow.

Yes, it is recommended to use a trellis for cucumbers. This helps the cucumbers grow vertically and prevents them from laying on the ground and turning white or yellow.

Cucumbers should be watered just like the rest of the garden, with at least an inch and a half of water depth. When first planting the cucumbers, they should be kept damp for a couple of weeks until they get established.

There are different types of cucumbers, including pickling cucumbers, eating cucumbers, and burpless cucumbers. Burpless cucumbers are recommended for those who love cucumbers and eat a lot of them.