How to Grow Palace King Cucumber
Cucumis sativus 'Palace King'
Your complete guide to growing Palace King Cucumber.
📷 Wikipedia: CucumberWhen to Plant Palace King Cucumber
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | October – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | September – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | August – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | June – July |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | April – June |
Companion Plants for Palace King Cucumber
✓ Good companions
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides natural trellis support
Provides natural shade and wind protection for cucumber vines
Attracts beneficial insects and may improve cucumber flavor
Acts as living mulch, conserving soil moisture
Repels cucumber beetles, aphids, and other harmful insects
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids
Deters cucumber beetles and improves soil structure with taproot
Provides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Strong oils from mint, rosemary can stunt cucumber development
Competes for nutrients and may harbor similar soil-borne diseases
Allelopathic compounds can inhibit cucumber growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
