I Was Surprised to Propagate Cucumbers This Way (and It Actually Worked!)
Have you ever thought, “There has to be more I can do with this,” when you glanced at a leftover cucumber? Alright, surprise! Cucumbers are not only for eating—you may use them to plant an entirely new crop!
Although this technique may seem unusual, it’s a fun and surprisingly successful way to grow cucumbers, particularly if you’re a novice gardener. It’s also a fantastic method to include the kids in the process of gardening!
What you’ll need:
- A healthy cucumber (preferably organic)
- A sharp knife
- A small pot with drainage holes
- Potting mix
- Water spray bottle
- Clear plastic wrap (optional)
Step-by-Step Cucumber Propagation:
1.Prep the Cucumber:
After giving your cucumber a good wash, pat dry.
With your sharp knife, trim off about 1 inch from the blossom scar end (the end that is opposite the stem).
2.Find the Seeds:
Using a spoon or your fingernail, carefully scrape the seeds off the cut end. You want to find five or six good seeds.
3.Planting the Seeds:
- A well-draining potting mix should be added to your container, allowing approximately one inch of room at the top.
- Make a little hole in the middle of the dirt, approximately ½ inch deep, and plant two or three seeds there.
- Gently press down the dirt after lightly covering the seeds with it.
4. Moisturise and Keep Warm:
- To hydrate the soil, lightly sprinkle it with your spray bottle; do not drench it.
- (Optional) Cover the container loosely with plastic wrap to make a little greenhouse. This aids in retaining heat and moisture.
5.Station of Germination:
Put your plant somewhere warm that receives some indirect sunshine. A windowsill in the sun is ideal.
6.Growing and Further Ahead!
- Make sure the soil is always damp but not drenched.
- You should start to notice little green sprouts after a week or two. Remove the plastic wrap, if applicable, after the seedlings are a few inches tall, and thin to the strongest one or two plants per container.
7.Time to Grow!
When your cucumber plant becomes bigger, you may move it to a larger container or into your garden bed, being sure to follow the guidelines for the right amount of space between each cucumber type.