Growing cucumbers on trellises saves space and ensures healthy and clean fruits. But did you know that you can make optimal use of the soil underneath them? With the right companion plants, you get double the benefits: protection from pests, better nutrient supply and additional harvest.

Ingredients / Requirements:
Cucumber seedlings
Trell or supports
Companion plants such as radishes, lettuce, spinach, beans or nasturtiums
Nutrient-rich soil
Complementary cultivation / Step-by-step procedure:

Setting up the trellis:
Tie the cucumbers so that they grow vertically.

Ensure sufficient spacing for air circulation.

Vacuum companion plants:
Plant fast-growing, low-growing plants under cucumbers.

Examples: Radishes loosen the soil, lettuce or spinach provide an additional crop.

Use pest control:
Puddles attract aphids and protect cucumbers.
Beans improve the nitrogen content of the soil.

Care and watering:
Water regularly, especially in warm weather.
Mulching retains moisture and protects the roots.
Enjoy the harvest:
Harvest cucumbers clean and healthy from above.
Use companion plants at the same time – double the harvest in the same place!

💡 Tip: Rotate companion plants depending on the season and available space – this way your cucumber bed will remain productive and healthy all year round.

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🌱🥒 Double the benefit, bigger harvest – this is how you get the most out of your cucumber bed