Cucumber
Cucumis sativus · Cucumbers · Gourd family
Easy30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Cucumber care at a glance
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–29 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–29 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Cucumber
Possible pests on Cucumber include Aphids and Spider mites. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Downy mildew and Gummy stem blight. Cucumber is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Downy mildew Medium
- Gummy stem blight Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Cucumber
- Which pests affect Cucumber?
- Possible pests on Cucumber include Aphids and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Cucumber?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Downy mildew and Gummy stem blight.
- Is Cucumber toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cucumber is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Cucumber need?
- Cucumber has a high water requirement.
- What light does Cucumber need?
- Cucumber prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Cucumber frost-hardy?
- Cucumber is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Cucumber?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.