This post you will learn how to Starting Cucumber Seeds Indoors. If the growing seedling has been intimidating you and you were buying it at the store you’re just wasting money. It’s much easier than you can imagine.
Cucumbers are warm-weather plants and the soil temperature has to be 60 F (16 C) or warmer and days temperature at least 70 F (21 C) or warmer.
Since I will be planting these cucumber plants in my greenhouse I’m starting cucumber seedling way earlier than if I were to plant them outside.
If you are planning to plant the cucumber seedlings outside then you need to start planting them indoors about four weeks before planting.
I like to speed up the process of cucumber germination by soaking the seeds before sowing. Read more about it HERE. Soaked seeds in water for 48 hours germinate in 5 days after being planted.
Supplies
Organic Cucumber Seeds (I order all the seeds from Nikitovka Seeds)
Seedling Starter Kit
Starter Soil Mix
Simple Steps
First thing first, fill the container with seed starter mix or use organic potting soil mix (I get it at Costco for fraction of the cost). DO NOT use garden soil which often drains poorly and may carry disease. Gently press the soil to remove air pockets.
Next, use your finger to poke small holes one per seed about a quarter-inch deep. Place one seed in each hole. Then sprinkle additional soil to cover the wholes with seeds about a half-inch thick.
Once again gently firm the sprinkle soil mix and water lightly (DO NOT flood the container with water).
Finally, place a container in a warm full light place (I place on the window sill) about at least 70 F (21 C) to 80 F (27 C).
Check daily to keep the planting mix moist but not saturated. Once you see the first sprout keep the seedling at high light exposure or set on the window sill that has lots of direct
Continue keeping the planting seed moist but not soggy.
Five days later after planting the white seed cucumbers sprouted and the green-coated did not.
Nine days later after planting the longer cucumber plants were the white seeds and the shorter ones were the green-coated seeds.
If the growing seedling has been intimidating you and you were buying it at the store you're just wasting money. It's much easier than you can imagine.
- Organic Cucumber Seeds
- Seedling Starter Kit
- Starter Soil Mix
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First thing first, fill the container with seed starter mix or use organic potting soil mix (I get it at Costco for fraction of the cost). DO NOT use garden soil which often drains poorly and may carry disease. Gently press the soil to remove air pockets.
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Next, use your finger to poke small holes one per seed about a quarter inch deep. Place one seed in each hole. Then sprinkle additional soil to cover the holes with seeds about a half inch thick. Once again gently firm the sprinkle soil mix and water it lightly (DO NOT flood the container with water).
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Finally, place a container in a wart full light place (I place on the window sill) about at least 70 F (21 C) to 80 F (27 C).
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Check daily to keep the planting mix moist but not saturated. Once you see the first sprout keep the seedling at high light exposure or set on the window sill that has lots of direct sun.
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Continue keeping the planting seed moist but not soggy.
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