Vegetable · Charlotte, NC

🥒 Cucumbers

Fast, easy, and generous. A trellis turns a tiny footprint into a long harvest.

Assorted vegetables on a wooden table
Ella Olsson / Pexels

Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~2.5 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest May–Aug

Expected harvest: 48–97 lb
Grocery equivalent: $87–$174
Estimated garden cost: $25–$49
Potential savings: $38–$149/year