- Hardiness Zone: 3-12 Tender Annual
Seed Depth: 1/2 inch
Seed Spacing: 12 inches
Row Spacing: 3–4 feet
Sunlight: Full sun
Days to Sprout: 7–10 days
Days to Maturity: 58–70 days
Growth Habit: Vining
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours).
Soil Type: Loose, fertile, well-drained; enrich with compost.
When to Plant: After frost when soil reaches ~70°F.
Direct Sowing: Sow in warm soil; thin to strongest seedlings at 12 inches.
Indoor Sowing: Start 3–4 weeks before last frost; transplant gently after hardening off.
Succession Planting: Sow every 3–4 weeks for continuous harvests.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid water stress to prevent bitterness.
Feeding: Side-dress with compost or balanced organic fertilizer midseason.
Mulching: Apply organic mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Pruning / Staking: Train on a trellis to save space and enhance airflow.
General Maintenance: Scout for beetles/aphids; remove yellowing leaves.
When to Harvest: Pick at 6–8 inches, firm and deep green.
How to Harvest: Snip with pruners to avoid damaging vines.
Storing the Crop: Refrigerate unwashed cucumbers in a crisper up to 10 days.
When to Collect: Allow fruits to fully mature and turn yellow on the vine.
How to Collect: Scoop seeds, ferment in water 2–3 days, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Storing Seeds: Store dry seeds in a cool, dark, dry place; label variety and year.
Why You’ll Love It
Crisp Texture: Firm, tender skins with a refreshing crunch in every slice.
Reliable Yields: Vigorous vines set plentiful fruits through warm weather.
Balanced Flavor: Mild, refreshing taste without bitterness when kept evenly watered.
Versatile Use: Excellent for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and quick pickles.
Beginner-Friendly: Adaptable to trellises or garden beds; resilient and easy to grow.
Plant Characteristics
Height: 12–18 inches (vines reach 5–6 feet if unstaked)
Growth Habit: Vining
Leaf and Flower Color: Green foliage with bright yellow blooms
Days to Maturity: 58–70 days
Hardiness: Warm-season annual
Flavor and Culinary Uses
Flavor: Mild, clean, and refreshingly cool
Culinary Uses: Perfect for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, and pickles
Cooking Tips: Harvest early in the day and chill promptly to preserve crunch
Companion Planting Tips
Good Companions: Beans, peas, radishes, corn, and sunflowers
Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes and strong aromatic herbs like sage
Bonus Benefit: Yellow blossoms attract pollinators that improve fruit set
Common Issues and Solutions
Powdery Mildew: Improve airflow, mulch the soil, and water at the base early in the day.
Cucumber Beetles: Use row covers on young plants; remove weeds and debris to reduce habitat.
Bitter Fruit: Maintain steady moisture and harvest regularly at 6–8 inches to prevent over-ripening.
Seeds Per
| 1g | Approximately 35 |
| 3g | Approximately 105 |
Why You’ll Love It
Crisp Texture: Firm, tender skins with a refreshing crunch in every slice.
Reliable Yields: Vigorous vines set plentiful fruits through warm weather.
Balanced Flavor: Mild, refreshing taste without bitterness when kept evenly watered.
Versatile Use: Excellent for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and quick pickles.
Beginner-Friendly: Adaptable to trellises or garden beds; resilient and easy to grow.
Plant Characteristics
Height: 12–18 inches (vines reach 5–6 feet if unstaked)
Growth Habit: Vining
Leaf and Flower Color: Green foliage with bright yellow blooms
Days to Maturity: 58–70 days
Hardiness: Warm-season annual
Flavor and Culinary Uses
Flavor: Mild, clean, and refreshingly cool
Culinary Uses: Perfect for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, and pickles
Cooking Tips: Harvest early in the day and chill promptly to preserve crunch
Companion Planting Tips
Good Companions: Beans, peas, radishes, corn, and sunflowers
Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes and strong aromatic herbs like sage
Bonus Benefit: Yellow blossoms attract pollinators that improve fruit set
Common Issues and Solutions
Powdery Mildew: Improve airflow, mulch the soil, and water at the base early in the day.
Cucumber Beetles: Use row covers on young plants; remove weeds and debris to reduce habitat.
Bitter Fruit: Maintain steady moisture and harvest regularly at 6–8 inches to prevent over-ripening.
Seeds Per
| 1g | Approximately 35 |
| 3g | Approximately 105 |
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