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Seed Germination Kit
Cucumber Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECucumis sativus
USD 10.99
100 in stock
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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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
Start growing
Sow 1 inch deep. Trellis for climbing.
Growing with your kit
Watch fast-growing tendrils in Seeds In A Cup® clear planter.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest in 50-70 days.
Growing conditions
High humidity, full sun.
Weather & tolerances
Frost sensitive (needs 60°F+).
Pests & plant health
Downy mildew. Air circulation is key.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
A sprawling vine with tubular yellow flowers.
Varieties
‘Marketmore’, ‘Boston Pickling’.
Garden & everyday uses
Slicing, pickling. hydration
Native range & distribution
South Asia origins; global tropical staple.
Conservation
Global staple.
Name origins
Latin ‘cucumis’, referring to the cool, watery flesh.
History
3,000 years of cultivation in India.
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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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