Cucumber

Days to harvest

50–70 days

Sunlight

6–8 hours/day

Watering

1–2 per day

Plant spacing

60 cm

Minimum container size

30cm deep × 40cm wide

Container-friendly

1 plants per container

Estimated yield

350 kg / 100m²

Life span

annual

Climate Requirements

Ideal temperature

24-32 °C

Annual rainfall

1500-2500 mm

Humidity

60-80%

Heat tolerance

moderate

Drought tolerance

moderate

Heat-tolerant but needs consistent moisture. During El Niño, mulch heavily and water morning/evening. Fruit quality drops if water-stressed.

Soil & Planting

Companion Plants

• Long Beanstrong

  Legume fixes nitrogen that directly benefits cucumber; long bean foliage partially shades soil reducing cucumber root zone water loss

• Sweet Basilstrong

  Basil essential oils repel cucumber beetles and aphids; both improve growth when intercropped at 3:1 ratio

• Sweet Cornmoderate

  Corn stalks provide structural support for cucumber vines; different feeding zones reduce competition

Plants to Avoid Nearby

• Lady's Finger

  Both are aggressive feeders; in humid conditions, shared beds between okra and cucumber increase risk of powdery mildew spreading between them via spore dispersal

• Bitter Gourd

  Cucurbits in close proximity share the same fruit fly population; adjacent planting concentrates fly damage and increases vine disease transmission via insect vectors

Common Pests & Diseases

Market Demand

High demand for salads and side dishes

Regional Notes

Grows well year-round; use trellis

Sources

• Vegetable Growing Guide for Malaysia — DOA Malaysia · Last reviewed: 2026-04-12