Cucumber Patio Snacker Seeds, Porch Garden Ready, Pack of 15 Seeds

Choosing a Cucumber Variety

When you choose which cucumbers to grow, you'll want to consider length, thickness, use, and the amount of space required for the plant. They come in a wide variety of sizes, from tiny gherkin-appropriate ones to long, delicious slicers. The pickling types are usually smaller, and some of the slicers are burpless (less bitter and contain less burp-causing compounds).

Starting Cucumber Seeds

Cucumbers are best direct sown outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after all danger of frost has passed in the spring and once the soil has warmed—it needs to be at least 60 degrees F. They can be sown indoors (at a temperature of 70 degrees F) 4 to 6 weeks before planting out, but direct sowing is recommended.

Sow the seeds at a depth of 4 times the size of the seed, siting them in full sun in light, rich, well-drained soil.

Special Considerations

Cucumber vines produce both male (staminate) and female (pistillate) flowers. The first to arrive are male and will drop from the vine without bearing fruit. The ones to follow will be both male and female, allowing for pollination. So don't become discouraged when the first flowers you see don't produce fruit. There are also cucumbers available that bear only female flowers (gynoecious).