When to plant cucumber in Maitland
- Sow in trays: early Sep to mid DecMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to mid JanMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Oct to mid JanMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to mid JanMaitland area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Maitland. 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.