Socrates cucumber seeds - Vegetable Plant

Socrates cucumber seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a vigorous, vining growth habit and long, trailing stems. These plants develop smooth, uniform fruits along the vines and are well suited for protected or controlled growing environments. Socrates cucumbers thrive in warm conditions and perform best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, greenhouse cultivation, and trellised systems, the plants establish steadily and produce throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with vigorous, vining growth
• Produces smooth, uniform fruits along the vines
• Suitable for greenhouse and trellised growing systems
• Adaptable to well-drained, fertile soil conditions
• Requires full sun and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
• Common Name (US): Socrates Cucumber
• Seed Type / Variety: Greenhouse cucumber variety
• Growth Habit: Vining, trailing annual plant
• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Late spring to summer
• Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 1.5–3 meters vine length; spread varies with support
• Plant Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants