It is a good idea to plant cucumbers in hills so they can vine in peace and do not get too crowded.
A week or two after your last frost date, make hills that are 4-5 feet apart from each other on all sides, and approximately 12” in diameter. Plant 6-8 seeds per hill.
After 3 weeks, thin to 3-4 plants per hill, depending on the quality of the soil.
Keep on top of weeds without disturbing the vines once they started running.
If you wish to save seed, take them from over ripe cucumbers that have already turned yellow and slightly soft. Wash seeds from the cucumber and dry them. They are ready to be stored away when they break instead of bending.
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