Cucumber Growing Methods: Mounds vs. Trellis in Square Foot Garden

Nova Scotia square‑foot gardener: cukes in mounds or trellis? Let vines creep ground or go up?

Planting Method

**Not mounds.** Plant 3 seeds/hole, 2 ft apart. Thin to 1.

Ground: Natural, fine if soil not constantly wet. Use boards under fruit.
Vertical (trellis): Saves space (1 ft spacing), keeps fruit clean, easier harvest. **Ideal for square foot.**

Vertical maximizes square‑foot efficiency. Ground is traditional. Either yields well with good drainage.

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