How to Grow #Cucumbers Indoors for Fresh #Harvests Year-Round

With adequate care, cucumbers can produce endless yields indoors.

By Michelle Mastro
Published on October 23, 2025

How to Plant Cucumbers Indoors

Planting cucumbers indoors is relatively straightforward, but they need the right container, soil, and sunlight levels to germinate and thrive. Our experts recommend following these basic steps to plant cucumbers indoors.

- Select a container: Choose a container with a depth of at least 12 inches and an adequate number of drainage holes, says Meekins. Larger containers are ideal if you want more abundant yields.
- Choose the right soil: Select a potting soil that drains well while still retaining adequate nutrients.
- Plant the seeds: Plant each seed at a depth approximately twice its diameter.
'Ensure that the soil is moist before planting, and that the moisture level remains high until the seed sprouts,' says Meekins.

- Or plant transplants: For transplants, ensure the soil is moist and the depth of the transplant is even with the soil line in the container. 'Unlike tomatoes, cucumbers do not put out adventitious roots, so planting too deep can increase the chances of disease and rot,' Meekins warns.
- Water the plant: Keep the soil moist but not soggy, as standing water can lead to root rot. Gradually dial the moisture level back as the seedling develops.
- Add a trellis: As the plant develops, consider trellising or using cages for support. Even compact varieties can benefit from this, says Meekins.
- Provide adequate sunlight and warmth: Cucumbers prefer a warm environment, says Sons. 'So, I keep the pots near a sunny window or under grow lights that shine at least 12 to 14 hours per day,' she adds."

https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-indoors-11829441?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

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My kid took some cucumbers from the yard and made pickles. I was nervous at first, but these are without exception the best pickles I've ever tried in my life.

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Cucumbers are an absolute waste to add to soup.