What is the best month to plant cucumbers?

When to plant cucumbers

Cucumbers are generally planted in spring and summer. In most cases, cucumbers are best planted from January to March each year, and can be planted at the latest from June to August. In addition, cucumbers are generally planted and propagated by sowing or seedling raising.

Planting time in the north and south: The climate in the south and the north is different, so the time suitable for planting cucumbers is also different. Generally, cucumbers are planted in December in spring in the south, and cucumbers are generally planted in mid-February in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Cucumbers can be grown in greenhouses. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting of cucumbers. Generally, the time for greenhouse planting of cucumbers is around November in winter. After the cucumber seeds grow into young seedlings, they can be maintained in the open air.

Cucumber Origin and Planting Month

Cucumber is a common plant that is widely grown in the world, mainly in temperate and tropical regions. In China, the main producing areas are Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Liaoning, Beijing, Tianjin and Jiangxi.

Shanxi Cucumber

Shanxi cucumbers are usually planted in January and usually mature in April or May. Shanxi cucumbers are relatively slender, the skin color is very fresh, the fruit points grow relatively densely, and the taste is cool and delicious.

Hebei Cucumber

Hebei cucumbers are planted around February and usually mature at the end of April. Hebei cucumbers have good disease resistance, the fruits are crisp and taste refreshing.

Cucumber varieties and planting months

Cucumbers are divided into different varieties according to their different origins. Generally, there are water cucumbers, dry cucumbers, Sikkim cucumbers, China Banna cucumbers, Zhaotong large cucumbers, Yangzhou milk cucumbers and European and American types.

Sikkim Cucumber

Sikkim cucumbers are usually planted from January to March and mature in April and May. Sikkim cucumbers are relatively thick and cylindrical in shape. The outer skin is lighter in color and a bit thick.

Cucumber

Dry cucumbers are usually planted in June and mature in September or October. The fruits of dry cucumbers are short and thick, with many black thorns on the skin, and the skin is also thick and hard.