Cucumbers

Start
Seed or transplant
Light
Full sun
Space
6 inches trellised; 24–36 inches untrellised

Cucumbers need warm soil and resent root disturbance, so transplant young starts carefully or direct-sow once conditions are settled.

Trellising saves ground space and can improve airflow around the vines.

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