Do Lebanese cucumbers need a trellis?

Cucumber’s can be a bit fussy about position. Another thing to consider with cucumbers is that they are essentially vines and they need to climb. Pick a position that provides them with the right amount of sun and also gives them a bit of support. Fences and trellis do fine as do wire supports.

How tall should cucumber plants be?

how tall do cucumber plants grow? Cucumber plants can easily reach 2m (6½ft) and they prefer to have a support to climb up.

How big does a Lebanese cucumber vine get?

Lebanese cucumbers sprawl across the garden, with vines that grow 6 feet or more long. To contain the vigorous vines, a trellis placed on the north side of the garden, where it won’t shade the other fruits and vegetables allows the cucumber vines to grow up instead of out.

What’s the best temperature to grow Lebanese cucumbers?

Cucumbers germinate quickly in warm, moist soil, appearing above the soil in only three days when soil temperatures are between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. While cucumbers thrive in a warm, sunny garden, when temperatures rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit even mild-flavored Lebanese varieties may become bitter.

Where to plant Yates Lebanese cucumber in Garden?

Plants can also be sown next to a supporting trellis or tripod (approx 1.5m). Grow in a sunny, well-drained position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone. Water regularly (to avoid bitter fruit) at plant base and apply Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food every two weeks.

How tall will a cucumber vine grow without support?

Without support, cucumbers will crawl along the ground, spreading out to take up a large space in your garden. The height of a cucumber vine depends on the variety that you plant, so let’s start off by taking a look at some of the different varieties and their heights.