Cucumbers should be planted with spacing depending on the growing method and variety:
- For cucumbers grown on the ground (sprawling vines):
Plant seeds or transplants about 36 to 60 inches (3 to 5 feet) apart to allow ample room for the vines to spread and ensure good air circulation, which helps prevent diseases
. Another guideline suggests spacing rows 18 to 24 inches apart with plants 10 to 12 inches apart in rows if direct seeding, but generally, 3 feet or more between plants is common for vining types grown without support
- For cucumbers grown vertically on trellises:
Plants can be spaced much closer since the vines grow upward. Space seeds or transplants about 6 to 12 inches apart at the base of the trellis to maximize space and airflow
- For bush-type cucumbers:
These smaller, more compact varieties can be planted closer together, typically 12 to 24 inches apart, depending on the variety and growing conditions
In summary, if growing cucumbers on the ground, space plants about 3 to 5 feet apart; if growing vertically on trellises, space plants 6 to 12 inches apart. Bush varieties require less space, around 12 to 24 inches apart. This spacing ensures healthy growth, good air circulation, and optimal yields
