Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the soil by loosening it and mixing in compost
Wait until the soil is warm and frost has passed
Sow cucumber seeds 1 inch deep
Space seeds 6 to 12 inches apart
Plant seeds in rows or small mounds
Water the soil gently after planting
Keep the soil consistently moist
Thin seedlings if they are too crowded
Provide a trellis or support if needed