How to Train Cucumbers

Plant the cucumbers in growing bags or pots if growing in a greenhouse. Otherwise, plant them in the garden as usual.

For cucumbers growing in a greenhouse: Place the vertical stake item between each bag or pot and extend it to the eaves of the greenhouse roof. Place horizontal wires or string along the roof length. Train the cucumbers to grow up the stake and then along the wire or string. The cucumbers will hang down as they grow.

For cucumbers growing in the garden: Insert the vertical stake item between each cucumber plant into the soil. Tie horizontal wire or string along the top end of each stake. You might need to add additional stakes for stability of the growing string. Train the cucumber plants to grow up each stake and then along the wire or string.

Tie each cucumber plant onto the support as it grows.

To facilitate the correct growth, be sure to pinch out all side shows, flowers and tendrils until the cucumber plant reaches the wire or string. At this point, train two sideshows to run along the horizontal wire or string.