Growing pickling cucumbers is not difficult. If the timing, sowing depth and temperature are right, you can grow high-yielding cucumber plants yourself. Read the best tips for the correct sowing of pickling cucumbers indoors and outdoors here.
How are pickling cucumbers best sown?
For the best cultural success, you should plant pickling cucumbers in the bed at the end of Aprilpre-cultivate and from mid-May. Sow 3 seeds per pot 2 cm deep in moist potting soil. At 23° Celsius the germination time is 7 to 14 days.
When do you sow pickling cucumbers?
The best time to pre-cultivate pickling cucumbers under glass isend of AprilYou can sow the seeds of pickling cucumbers outdoors frommid-May. In cold winter regions, sowing outdoor cucumbers is recommendedAt the beginning of June The time window for direct sowing in the bed only opens after the Ice Saints because all cucumber plants are sensitive to frost.
How should you sow pickling cucumbers?
Gherkins are best sown on thewindow sillor in thegreenhouseand planted outdoors from mid-May. For a germination time of7 to 14 daysthe optimal germination temperature is22° to 25° Celsius When sowing, proceed as follows:
- Place 3 seeds per pot in moist potting soil.
- Sift dark germs 1 to 2 cm high with substrate.
- Cover pots with glass until germination.
- Prick out young plants in pots of 12 with fertilized growing medium when the first leaf is 1 cm large.
- Plant pickling cucumbers at a planting distance of 30 cm.
How are pickling cucumbers sown outdoors?
For direct sowing, draw3 cm deep furrowsin the bed and place the cucumber seeds in them at a distance of10 cm. Close the seed grooves, press the soil lightly and water with a fine spray. To protect against late night frosts, cover the seedbed with fleece or mulch film.
When the young plants have four to five leaves, the strongest seedlings are separated at a distance of 25 cm. Around June 10th, pile up the remaining outdoor cucumbers with compost soil.
Tip
Planting pickling cucumbers in mixed culture
With the right plant neighbors, pickling cucumbers grow particularly productively. It is best to associate cucumber plants with basil (Ocimum basilicum), dill (Anethum graveolens) and parsley (Petroselinum crispum). The herbs protect pickles from mildew and pests. Other good neighbors for cucumbers in the bed are beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), leeks (Allium porrum) and celery (Apium graveolens). Bad neighbors are nightshade plants, such as potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and peppers (Capsicum anuum).
