| State | π Best Months to Grow | π‘οΈ Optimal Temperature | π± Seed Preparation | π± Seedling Planting | π± Soil Preparation | βοΈ Sunlight | π§ Watering | πΏ Support | π¦ Common Pests & Diseases | π₯ Harvesting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | πΌ Sep - Feb | π‘οΈ 18-30Β°C | πΎ Soak seeds overnight | πΎ Transplant at 2-4 leaves | π± Well-draining, loamy soil | βοΈ Full sun | π§ Regular watering | πΏ Trellis or cage | π Aphids, cucumber beetles, mildew | π₯ Nov - Mar |
| New South Wales | πΌ Sep - Dec | π‘οΈ 15-27Β°C | πΎ Soak seeds overnight | πΎ Transplant at 2-4 leaves | π± Loamy soil | βοΈ Full sun | π§ Consistent watering | πΏ Trellis or cage | π Powdery mildew, aphids | π₯ Dec - Mar |
| Victoria | πΌ Sep - Dec | π‘οΈ 15-25Β°C | πΎ Soak seeds overnight | πΎ Transplant at 2-4 leaves | π± Rich, composted soil | βοΈ Full sun | π§ Regular watering | πΏ Trellis or cage | π Slugs, blossom end rot | π₯ Dec - Feb |
| South Australia | πΌ Sep - Nov | π‘οΈ 15-28Β°C | πΎ Soak seeds overnight | πΎ Transplant at 2-4 leaves | π± Well-draining soil | βοΈ Full sun | π§ Consistent watering | πΏ Trellis or cage | π Powdery mildew, aphids | π₯ Nov - Feb |
| Western Australia | πΌ Sep - Nov | π‘οΈ 18-30Β°C | πΎ Soak seeds overnight | πΎ Transplant at 2-4 leaves | π± Sandy loam soil | βοΈ Full sun | π§ Regular watering | πΏ Trellis or cage | π¦ Whiteflies, aphids | π₯ Dec - Mar |
| Tasmania | πΌ Sep - Dec | π‘οΈ 15-22Β°C | πΎ Soak seeds overnight | πΎ Transplant at 2-4 leaves | π± Rich, well-drained soil | βοΈ Full sun | π§ Consistent watering | πΏ Trellis or cage | π Slugs, mildew | π₯ Dec - Feb |
| Northern Territory | πΌ May - Aug | π‘οΈ 22-35Β°C | πΎ Soak seeds overnight | πΎ Transplant at 2-4 leaves | π± Sandy soil | βοΈ Full sun | π§ Regular watering | πΏ Trellis or cage | π Aphids, nematodes | π₯ Jul - Oct |
Note:
- πΎ Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water before planting.
- πΎ Transplant seedlings when they have 2-4 true leaves.
- π§ Provide consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging.
- πΏ Use trellis or cage support systems to keep the vines off the ground.
- π¦ Monitor for common pests and diseases in your region and take appropriate measures for control.
- π₯ Harvest cucumbers and zucchinis when they reach the desired size and colour, typically before they become overripe.
