Cucumis sativus Cucumber Seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow crisp, refreshing cucumbers in vegetable patches, raised beds, or home gardens. These Non-GMO seeds offer strong germination and vigorous plant growth, yielding uniform cucumbers ideal for fresh eating, salads, and pickling.
Cucumber plants thrive in warm weather and fertile, well-draining soil. High-volume search terms such as Cucumber seeds, Cucumis sativus seeds, and garden cucumber seeds emphasize their popularity among home gardeners and small growers.
Whether grown on a trellis, in a raised bed, or along a garden row, these plants produce consistent yields throughout the growing season.
Features
- Non-GMO, high-germination seeds
- Produces crisp, refreshing cucumbers
- Suitable for vegetable patches, raised beds, containers, and trellised gardens
- Thrives in warm weather with full sun exposure
- High-yielding and beginner-friendly
- Ideal for fresh eating, slicing, and pickling
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
- Common Name: Cucumber Seeds
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Warm-season vegetable
- Growth Habit: Vining or bush depending on variety
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Soil pH Range: 6.0–6.8
- Water Requirements: Moderate, regular watering
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Temperature Preference: 70–90°F
- Days to Germination: 7–10 days
- Days to Maturity: 50–70 days
- Plant Height: Vining plants can reach 4–6 feet with support
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Row Spacing: 36–48 inches
- Sowing Depth: ½ inch
- Planting Season: Late spring after frost
- Container Friendly: Yes, especially compact or bush types
- Support Needed: Trellis recommended for vining types
- Fertilizer Needs: Benefits from balanced fertilizer or compost
- Climate Suitability: Warm-season growth
- Maintenance Level: Low to moderate
- Garden Use: Vegetable patches, raised beds, vertical gardens
- Seed Quality: High viability, Non-GMO
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds ½ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart, leaving wide aisles for vining varieties.
- Provide full sun and consistent moisture.
- Add mulch to maintain soil temperature and moisture.
- Train vining varieties on a trellis to improve air circulation.
- Harvest cucumbers regularly to encourage continuous production.
