How to make cucumber seeds germinate faster? How long does it take for seeds to germinate?

If cucumber seeds are sown at a temperature of 30 degrees, they will take root and sprout in about three days. Therefore, cucumbers are not afraid of heat and can be planted under high temperature conditions; growers do not have to worry about the high temperature affecting the emergence and growth of cucumbers.

The germination period is about 5 to 10 days from seed germination to the appearance of the first true leaf . Under normal temperature conditions, the radicle begins to extend 1 mm 24 hours after soaking, and can extend 1.5 cm after 48 hours, and can emerge 3 to 5 days after sowing.

Cucumber Seed Germination Tips

1. Cucumber seeds prefer warm environments and are not cold-resistant. The most suitable growth temperature is 10 to 30 degrees Celsius. When the cucumber is at a high temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, it may cause slow growth, and the low temperature of -2 to 0 degrees Celsius will freeze the cucumber seeds to death.

2. Cucumber seeds are sensitive to short daylight, and the length of daylight is not strict. It has become a day-neutral plant. When the light is under short-day conditions of 8 to 11 hours, the cucumber seeds can germinate better.

3. Before burying the cucumber seeds, they need to be sun-dried and disinfected, and then soaked to stimulate the fertility effect, promote seed germination, sterilize and prevent diseases. The optimum temperature for cucumber seed germination is 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, and the nutrients required during this period are completely supplied by the seeds themselves.

Cucumber seed germination process

Cucumber seeds are planted directly into the field. Usually, family planting and small-scale planting are directly planted. Its characteristics are saving time and energy and not requiring much management. It is recommended to choose plump cucumber seeds, soak them in 30℃ water for 4 hours, and then keep them at 25-30℃. The cucumber seeds will germinate in one day.

Cucumber Seed Harvest

It takes about 60 days for cucumber seeds to grow from seeds to harvest. In the early stages of planting cucumbers in early spring, measures should be taken to keep warm and prevent cold, and increase the night temperature to promote seedling growth.

It takes about 20 days from the stage of seedling acclimatization to the stage of cucumber growth. Water them after harvest, once every 5 days. It is best to water them in the morning on a sunny day, and once after a rainstorm in summer and then a sunny day. Cucumbers will grow after a period of time.