Tips for growing cucumbers at home 🥒 Growing cucumbers is a relatively straightforward process. We've got 5 plants growing along this section and harvesting at least half a dozen every day or two! Follow these steps to maximise your harvests! SOIL: Cucumbers prefer well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure prior to planting. SUPPORT: If growing vining cucumber varieties, provide support for the plants to climb. Install trellises, stakes,