How long is the growing cycle of cucumbers?

Introduction to Cucumber Growth

Cucumber is a vegetable with weak root system and requires deep loam. During cultivation, organic fertilizer must be added to increase the organic matter content and air permeability of the soil.

Cucumbers are widely grown in my country and are now found throughout the north and south, such as Hunan, Hubei, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Henan. There are also cucumber plantations in Japan, the United States, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean.

Cucumber growth cycle

When planting cucumbers, they have strict requirements on soil moisture conditions and need sufficient water during the growth period. Under natural conditions, its growth cycle is 90 to 120 days.

Cucumber growth rate

The growth and development of cucumber consists of four stages: germination, seedling, initial flowering and fruiting. After sowing, it can be unearthed in 4 days under normal temperature. It takes about 25 days from the planting of 4 to 5 true leaves to the establishment of the first female flower. It takes 30 to 100 days from the establishment of the first fruit to the vine pulling stage.

Cucumber Growth Cycle Management

Temperature management : Cucumbers like to grow in a warm environment, are not resistant to high temperatures or cold. The suitable temperature for seed germination is 25-30℃, and the suitable temperature for growth is between 18 and 32℃.

Fertilization management : Cucumbers require less nutrients during their development period, and are usually mainly fed with organic fertilizers. They also require less fertilizer during the seedling stage. Control the amount of nitrogen fertilizer during the initial flowering period, and increase the application of high-potassium fertilizers containing humus .

Acid water-soluble fertilizer : Spray special humic acid foliar fertilizer on the leaves. The fruiting period is the peak period of nutrient demand, so it is important to replenish water and fertilizer, generally apply top dressing once every 7-10 days.