Is it possible to plant cucumbers in July?

Cucumbers are considered a unique vegetable crop, belonging to the gourd family, whose fruits can be eaten while still unripe. Since most of the garden space is already cleared after harvesting by mid-summer, gardeners are asking: "Can cucumbers be planted in July 2025?" Of course, a good harvest is desirable, and to achieve this, it's important to know which cucumber varieties are best for planting and which days are most favorable.

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1 Features of summer planting of cucumbers
2 Video: "Cucumber Experiment – Planting in July"
3 Planting cucumbers in July: all the pros and cons
4 What else can you plant in July?
5 Video: "What to Plant in July? Flowers and Vegetables!"

Features of summer planting of cucumbers

First of all, to plant cucumbers in mid-July, you need to choose the earliest ripening cucumber varieties. This is necessary to ensure they have time to produce a harvest before the cold weather sets in. This vegetable crop is quite fussy in this regard and prefers warm, sunny weather.

To ensure a high yield, you'll need varieties with a growing season of up to 50-55 days. The key is to choose the right variety and ensure all conditions are met for rapid ripening. Early-ripening varieties are best for growing cucumbers in summer.

Experience shows that cucumbers can be planted in summer either outdoors or in greenhouses. The latter method is better suited for growing crops in cold climates, as it can impede the cultivation process.

When growing vegetables in the summer, it's best to use ready-made seedlings. To do this, start them in separate containers so they're ready to plant.

In 2025, it would be best to start sowing seeds on April 11th, 22nd, and 23rd. In May, the most favorable days are the 9th, 11th, and 22nd. In June, favorable days are the 5th, 11th, and 12th. These times are determined by the lunar calendar, which is commonly used by all experienced gardeners. Favorable dates change each year, so in 2025, planting should be done differently than last season.

Most hybrid seed varieties are planted vertically. If possible, they are best grown in greenhouses.

If colder summer days are forecast, it is best to cover young seedlings with plastic film or other non-woven material to retain some of the heat in the soil and prevent the root system from cooling.

It's crucial to ensure this early-ripening variety receives adequate watering with warm water. Rainfall in the second half of summer is rare, and drought can only worsen. Therefore, frequent watering may be necessary to prevent the soil from drying out and the seedlings from stopping growing.

Regardless of the cucumber variety you grow, be sure to apply both root and foliar fertilizers. You can use rotted manure, chicken manure, peat, or charcoal.

Based on these components, a solution is prepared for watering plants to improve soil properties and increase the rate of crop ripening. It is advisable to apply organic fertilizers as early as possible, as their effect is gentler and the seedlings will not grow intensively.

If you are planting selected varieties of cucumber, it is best to pre-fertilize the soil, as well as add additional microelements: phosphorus, manganese, potassium, and nitrogen.

Video: "Cucumber Experiment – Planting in July"

The author of this video decided to conduct an experiment and plant cucumbers between July 10 and 15.

Planting cucumbers in July: all the pros and cons

What are the benefits of planting cucumbers in the summer? We can highlight the following factors:

seeds of almost all varieties germinate very quickly;
before the frost sets in, you can get another good harvest of vegetables;
early ripening variety can be stored longer;
the optimal temperature for the plant is maintained;
active use of land freed from other crops, which allows for more rational use of the land.

It is also worth noting a number of negative factors that may prevent a proper harvest if cucumbers are planted in the summer:

weather conditions in a particular area (early cold snap, frequent rains, strong winds);
early maturing variety is not available for planting;
The land is heavily depleted after growing other crops and will take a long time to recover.

In 2025, good warm weather is expected in the central zone, so the harvest should be good if all the rules for caring for cucumbers are followed.

What else can you plant in July?

Besides planting cucumbers, beginning gardeners are also interested in what other crops can be planted in place of the harvested crop.

By choosing the most favorable summer days in 2025, you can also plant zucchini, greens, carrots, radishes, horseradish, and onions in your plot.

Be sure to note that it's advisable to plant other crops in a greenhouse. This will ensure their best preservation.

Video: "What to Plant in July? Flowers and Vegetables!"

A video about which vegetables and flowers can be successfully planted in July.