Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Layer 7 · Climbers
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to South Asia, it is an annual climber widely cultivated for its fresh fruit. It occupies the vertical or creeping layer during warm seasons in intercropping systems. It requires regular watering and soils rich in organic matter.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees cucumber grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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Needs

Water: High
Light: Full sun
Size: Climbing or creeping herbaceous plant up to 2 m
Mature diameter: 1 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental, Atlantic coast

Calendar

January
February
March
April — Planting
May — Planting
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The fruits are eaten raw or preserved, being popular for their refreshing effect and water content.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.