| Cucumbers thrive when direct sown outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost, once the soil warms to at least 60°F. If starting indoors, sow seeds 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting, maintaining a temperature of 70°F, though
direct sowing is preferred. Plant seeds at a depth four times their size in light, rich, well-drained soil, fertilizing before planting and every 3 weeks thereafter. For hills, sow 4 to 5 seeds spaced 4 to 5 feet apart; for rows, space seeds 2 to 3 feet apart with rows 5 to 6 feet apart. Germination typically occurs in 7 to 10 days, with harvests ready in 50 to 70 days.
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