When is the best time to sow autumn cucumbers?

Autumn cucumber planting time

Autumn cucumber is a common vegetable in daily life, also known as dry cucumber. The plant can be propagated by various methods such as sowing and cuttings. It can germinate 5-7 days after planting. It takes about 80-110 days from seedling to flowering.

Autumn cucumbers are generally planted in March in spring or September in autumn, because the temperature at this time begins to rise and gradually stabilize, which is conducive to seed germination and the survival rate of the plants is also the highest.

Autumn cucumber sowing method

1. Site selection and land preparation

Autumn cucumbers prefer fertile, loose soil with convenient irrigation and drainage. The plants have shallow roots and grow fast. Before planting, the soil should be plowed deep, the land should be prepared and ridges should be made, and an appropriate amount of base fertilizer should be added to the soil.

2. Planting

Sow the autumn cucumber seeds in holes, 2-3 seeds in each hole, then cover with soil about 1-2 cm, water thoroughly once, and control the ambient temperature at around 25-30℃.

Key points and techniques for planting autumn cucumbers

1. After the first cucumber is formed, you should gradually increase the frequency of watering. During the peak growth period, you should water it once a day.

2. If it is a potted cucumber, you also need to insert two pillars as a support. Insert the lower end of the support into the potting soil and tie them together at the top to allow the plant to climb.