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Grow cucumbers in much the same way as pumpkins and zucchinis. Cucumbers are a warm season crop and dislike cold or windy weather.
I usually plant seedlings in mid spring in mounds of compost, 2 seedlings per mound. Mounds should be spaced about 1 metre apart. Or plant seedlings about 60cm apart.
Like all cucurbits, cucumbers are prone to mildew. Prevent mildew by watering the soil not the leaves. Drip irrigation would be perfect.
Train vines around the frame or trellis and harvest when fruits have reached your preferable size. Don't let the fruits grow too large.