Cucumis sativus Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Cucumis sativus is a warm-season vegetable plant grown for its edible fruits and fast-growing trailing vine habit. Plants produce green foliage with yellow flowers that develop into elongated, cylindrical fruits depending on the variety. It is commonly cultivated in garden beds, raised beds, containers with support, and greenhouse environments. This crop grows best in warm temperatures with full sun exposure and fertile, well-drained soil. It is suitable for home gardens and seasonal vegetable production in frost-free growing conditions.

Features

• Warm-season vegetable vine plant
• Fast-growing trailing growth habit
• Produces edible cylindrical fruits
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers with support
• Adapted to warm and sunny climates
• Suitable for greenhouse cultivation
• Commonly grown in home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
• Common Name (US): Cucumber
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: Trailing vine annual plant
• USDA Zones: 3-11 grown as annual; 10-11 perennial in warm climates
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Late Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: February-June
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: February, March, April, May, June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 70-90°F in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: Vines 4-8 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches apart