Including 8" and Pickling. Crisp and refreshing cucumbers are great fresh or preserved as pickles.
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Sunlight
Full sun, 6-8 hrs
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Water
Frequently moist
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Type
Annual
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Soil
Moist, well-drained
Growing Basics
Cucumbers are annuals in Minnesota.
Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily).
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
Transplanting: Plant at the same depth as in the pot when soil reaches 65°; handle gently to avoid disturbing roots. If your seedling container has multiple plants, you can plant up to 2 seedlings right next to each other (cut all but 2 down to soil level to avoid disturbing the roots); otherwise, space them 8-10" apart.
Watering: Water frequently to keep the soil evenly moist.
Fertilization: Use a fertilizer high in potassium and phosphorus (5-10-10) every 1-2 weeks once flowering starts. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen to ensure proper fruiting.
