Cucumber

Cucumis sativus, Cucurbitaceae

Zones

4a–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SunflowerHelianthus annuus

Physical SupportShade Provision

English PeaPisum sativum

Nitrogen Fixation

LemongrassCymbopogon citratus

Pest Deterrent

YaconSmallanthus sonchifolius

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

DasheenColocasia esculenta Dasheen

Shade Provision

Giant TaroAlocasia macrorrhizos

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Hamburg ParsleyPetroselinum crispum var. tuberosum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

ParsnipPastinaca sativa

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

BougainvilleaBougainvillea glabra

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

DillAnethum graveolens

Beneficial Insect Habitat

NasturtiumTropaeolum majus

Trap Crop

Edible ChrysanthemumChrysanthemum morifolium

Pest Deterrent

French MarigoldTagetes patula

Pest Deterrent

YarrowAchillea millefolium

Beneficial Insect Habitat

CalendulaCalendula officinalis

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Winged BeanPsophocarpus tetragonolobus

Nitrogen Fixation

Hyacinth BeanLablab purpureus

Nitrogen Fixation

EddoeColocasia esculenta Eddoe

Shade Provision

ArrowrootMaranta arundinacea

Shade Provision

Edible CannaCanna indica

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

HorseradishArmoracia rusticana

Pest Deterrent

Chinese PotatoPlectranthus rotundifolius

Pest Deterrent

SalsifyTragopogon porrifolius

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

OcaOxalis tuberosa

Pest Deterrent

KencurKaempferia galanga

Pest Deterrent

Malabar SpinachBasella alba

Trap CropNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Fennel root exudates stunt cucumber growth

Calabash GourdLagenaria siceraria

Both cucurbits compete for similar nutrients and may exhibit allelopathic effects

CantaloupeCucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Closely related cucumbers and melons compete for resources and may inhibit each other's growth

Tiger NutCyperus esculentus

Tiger nut aggressive spreading habit and potential allelopathic effects can suppress cucumber growth and compete for nutrients

Sweet FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Fennel root exudates stunt cucumber growth

WatermelonCitrullus lanatus

Both cucurbits compete for similar nutrients and may exhibit cross-allelopathy

Bitter MelonMomordica charantia

Bitter melon produces strong allelopathic compounds that can inhibit cucumber germination and growth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Cucumber grow in?

Cucumber grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Cucumber?

Good companions for Cucumber include Sunflower, English Pea, Lemongrass, Yacon, Dasheen.

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