(Cucumis sativus) Our favorite tasting long cucumber to date! Smooth skinned, long and slender (like an English cuke), sweet, crisp, and juicy with no bitterness. To top it all, wonderfully productive. Trellis for straight 9-12” cukes or let sprawl for mostly straight and some with personality. Harvest on the thinner side for what we consider the most delicious taste. In our experience, far superior in productivity and uniformity than the more ubiquitous Japanese type, “Suyo Long”. A stellar addition to your garden!
75 days. UO, AV

Packet: 1 gm (30-35 seeds)

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist before emergence, growing at 70F.

Transplant out 1-3 weeks after your last frost date when the soil has sufficiently warmed.

Direct sow after 2-3 weeks after the last frost when soil is 70F+.

Note: Provide ample and even water when transplanting, and take care not to disturb roots.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/2"

SPACING:

12" at 5-6' between rows.

EMERGENCE:

5-10 days @ soil temp 75-85F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Medium to high. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Be gentle while transplanting to keep the root system undisturbed.

Consistent warmth and water are essential.

Row cover may be used for extra warmth and possibly earlier fruit set. Remove as plants begin to flower.

Cucumber, 'Shintokiwa'