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Cucumber Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECucumis sativus

USD 10.99

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Cucumbers climb and produce crisp, cooling fruit all summer, ideal for salads, pickling, and infused water.

GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-10 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-85F

Hardiness04

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Cucumber care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Cucumis sativus
Common names
Gherkin
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Species
C. sativus
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Start growing

Sow 1 inch deep. Trellis for climbing.

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Growing with your kit

Watch fast-growing tendrils in Seeds In A Cup® clear planter.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest in 50-70 days.

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Growing conditions

High humidity, full sun.

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Weather & tolerances

Frost sensitive (needs 60°F+).

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Pests & plant health

Downy mildew. Air circulation is key.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

A sprawling vine with tubular yellow flowers.

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Varieties

‘Marketmore’, ‘Boston Pickling’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Slicing, pickling. hydration

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Native range & distribution

South Asia origins; global tropical staple.

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Conservation

Global staple.

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Name origins

Latin ‘cucumis’, referring to the cool, watery flesh.

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History

3,000 years of cultivation in India.

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Cucumbers climb and produce crisp, cooling fruit all summer, ideal for salads, pickling, and infused water. How to grow Cucumber from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Cucumber sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Cucumber at a glance Botanical name: Cucumis sativus Germination: 5-10 days at 70-85F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-18 inches (vine 4-6 ft) Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-10 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Cucumber Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Cucumber from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Cucumber seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Cucumber seeds take to germinate? Cucumber seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Cucumber from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Cucumber seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Cucumber seeds take to germinate?

Cucumber seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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