Cucumbers may be transplanted by starting seeds in large containers and moving them carefully to the garden area. Care Cucumbers are fairly shallow rooted and require caution at initial cultivation. One application of fertilizer along the row when the vines are 6-12 inches long will improve production into the bearing season. Cucumbers can be grown on a fence or cage, but you may have to help the vines get started up the trellis. Avoid areas where strong winds may damage vines, because cucumbers on a trellis are much more subject to injury than are tomatoes.
Irrigation is needed in dry periods to encourage heavy yields.
When vines are vigorously growing and starting to set fruit they have the greatest requirement for water. Reduce watering as the plants begin production. Male flowers predominate and usually appear before female flowers start to develop. Many newer cucumber varieties are of the gynecious type or have a larger number of female flowers for higher yields. Bees are required to transfer pollen from male to female flowers for the fruit to develop.