Cucumber
Spacemaster
(Cucumis sativa)
Short, hardy vines get impressively loaded up with tender, dark green fruits that reach 7 1/2" long. Put this into containers or into the tiniest spaces and still get maximum results. It should take around 56 days until harvesting your cucumbers.
| Plant Types: | Annual, Fruit, Vegetable |
| Light: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot to 2 feet |
| Width: | 1 foot 6 inches to 2 feet |
| Bloom Color: | Orange, Yellow |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall |
| Special Features: | Edible |
| Fertilizer: | High-Phosphate Fertilizer, High-Potash Fertilizer, Low-Nitrogen Fertilizer |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Plant seeds in a sunny spot one or two weeks after the last frost date.
Harvesting:
When the desired size is achieved, snip off at the stem with pruning shears.
Soil and Irrigation:
Keep the soil moist by watering about 1" once every week. Do not water the crown of the plant, it can damage the roots.
Fertilization:
Provide fertilizer with low nitrogen and high potassium and phosphorus for good fruit development.