How to sow the seeds of fruit cucumbers?

Basic information on sowing fruit cucumbers

The most suitable time to sow fruit cucumbers is in spring and autumn. The suitable temperature for germination is between 18℃ and 25℃, and germination usually takes 7 to 15 days.

Variety characteristics of fruit cucumber

Fruit cucumber tastes good, it has no thorns, and tastes relatively sweet, and the whole fruit looks relatively small. It has strong growth potential and is a relatively high-yielding type. It is relatively tolerant to low temperatures, weak light and high temperatures, and is also very disease resistant. Moreover, fruit cucumber plants have a strong ability to produce fruit continuously.

How to sow fruit cucumbers

Fruit cucumbers can be sown in greenhouses or in the open field in spring and autumn. For home cultivation, they are generally sown in pots.

Soak the fruit cucumber seeds for about 6-8 hours, then sprinkle them evenly on the prepared soil, cover them with soil to a 2cm layer, and then water them. Be sure to keep the soil moist and the temperature maintained at 18℃-25℃. It will generally germinate in 7-15 days.

When the fruit cucumber seedlings reach 25 days, they can be transplanted, maintaining a certain distance. When it grows to a certain height, you can prop it up with wooden sticks or bamboo poles.

During the growth period of fruit cucumbers, paying attention to water and fertilizer management can ensure their good growth.