When to plant cucumber in Gilbert River
- Sow in trays: late Nov to late JunGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Dec to late JulGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Dec to late JulGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Dec to late JulGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gilbert River. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A quick summer vine that gives a glut of fruit in Adelaide's warm months. Grow it up a trellis to save space and keep fruit clean. Steady water is the key: dry or stressed plants give bitter, misshapen fruit.