If you are passionate about gardening and want to grow cucumbers directly in pots, you are in the right place!
In this practical and simple guide, you will discover all the secrets to successfully growing your own cucumbers in pots, enjoying delicious fresh vegetables directly from your garden. Read ahead to find out how!
Choice of the ideal place
Cucumbers love conditions warm and sunny. If you have a space in your home, such as a balcony, porch or south-facing window, these locations will be perfect for your cucumber pots.
If growing outdoors, choose a zone repaired from the wind and well exposed to the sun.
Necessary materials
- Pots approximately 20-25cm in diameter with drainage holes
- Well-draining compost
- Cucumber seeds
- Specific fertilizer for fruit and vegetables
- Supports such as trellises or canes
- Watering can
Preparation of the pots
Fill the jars with compost well draining. This type of compost will help prevent waterlogging, which could cause root rot.
Make sure you leave about 2-3cm from the top edge of the pot to make watering easier.
Sowing and germination
Sow the cucumber seeds about 1.5cm deep into the compost. Keep the pots in a warm place, preferably with a minimum temperature of 15°C.
The germination It should happen within a week. Cover the pots with plastic wrap or a plastic bag to retain moisture until they germinate.
Seedling care
When the seedlings emerge, remove the plastic bag and place the pots in a place where they will receive plenty luce. Keep the compost evenly moist, but avoid overwatering.
When the seedlings reach about 7-8cm tall, transplant them into larger pots or directly into their final pot.
Support for growth
Since cucumbers are climbing plants, they will need vertical supports.
Use trellises, nets or bamboo canes to help your cucumbers grow upwards, while also improving air circulation around the plants.
Fertilization and irrigation
Cucumbers are demanding plants nutrients regular. Use a balanced fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium every two weeks.
Keep the compost constantly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Pest control
Check your plants regularly for the presence of aphids, mites and others parasites.
Use natural methods, such as insecticidal soap, to keep your plants healthy and productive.
Harvesting cucumbers
Cucumbers are ready for harvest about 50-70 days after planting. Harvest the fruits when they are about 15-20cm long to stimulate the plant to produce more fruit.
