Cucumber Seeds - Garden Bush Slicer F1 Hybrid (organic)
55 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Organic Garden Bush Slicer Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, F1 hybrid, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Garden Bush Slicer F1 may be used as a pickling cucumber if picked small. When they reach full maturity, these slicing cucumbers can be 7 inches long. They contain white spines and a crisp texture. Enjoy them on a hot summer day in your salad or simply as a snack. No matter how you eat them, they will be delicious. ~910 seeds/oz.
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Growing Organic Garden Bush Slicer F1 Hybrid Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden
Cucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow.
Cucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. This is a monoecious type that will produce both male and female flowers. Insect or hand pollination is vital for fruit production.
Harvesting Garden Bush Slicer Hybrid Cucumber
Organic Garden Bush Slicer Hybrid cucumbers are about 7 inches long, but can be harvested while on the younger side. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest.
About Garden Bush Slicer Hybrid Cucumber Garden Seeds
This slicing cucumber was bred for its compact growing habit, making it a good selection for small spaces and container gardens.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"I recommend growing cucumbers with a vertical support, like a fence or a trellis, to promote healthy air circulation."
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer |
Organic Garden Bush Slicer Hybrid Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g Packet - Approximately 96 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 910 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,640 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 14,570 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Cucumber Type: | Slicing - Slicing cucumbers typically are longer and have a thicker, smoother skin that is usually peeled off before eating. Ideal for eating fresh and in salads. |
| Garden Bush Slicer Hybrid Cucumber Color: | Green with white spines |
| Garden Bush Slicer Hybrid Cucumber Flavor: | Mild, crisp, slightly sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Days to Maturity: | 55 |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow. |
| Soil Preference: | Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. While direct sowing is preferred, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures. |
| Cucumber Pollination: | Monoecious - These cucumbers produce both male and female flowers. While insects carry out pollination activity, you may hand-pollinate to increase the likelihood of fruit set. |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Around 45-64 Days from sowing. |
| Plant Width: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby. |
| Germination Temperature: | 75-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support) |