Description
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(Cucumis sativus) 55 days. A very popular, quick maturing, easy to grow variety. The Bush Crop Cucumber produces delicious, 6-8″ deep green fruits on compact, bushy 18-36″ plants. Perfect sliced in salads, or cut lengthwise and eaten as sticks, try them with dip, one of our favorite ways to enjoy them. Ideal for small gardens, or containers.
Planting Instructions for Bush Crop Cucumber Seeds
Bush Crop Cucumbers are heat loving, frost sensitive vines. Plant heirloom cucumber seeds in full sun, ½ – ¾” deep, in 1′ diameter hills of 4-6 seeds each, 3-4′ apart. Germination occurs in 4-13 days in soil 70-95°F. Thin to 1-2 plants per hill. In short season climates you can start cucumber seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost, in individual peat pots at least 3½” across. Harden off heirloom Bush Crop cucumbers plants for 1 week before setting out. Harvest regularly for continuous production, making sure to pick overripe cucumbers that were missed. Heirloom slicing cucumbers are best when uniformly green, firm and crisp. For pickles harvest cucumbers when 2-6″ according to preference.
FAQ:
What is the typical time to maturity for Bush Crop Cucumbers?
Bush Crop Cucumbers reach maturity in approximately 55 days.
What are the ideal growing conditions for this variety?
They thrive in full sun and well drained soil. Being heat-loving and frost sensitive, it's best to plant them after the last frost.
How should I plant Bush Crop Cucumber seeds?
Sow the seeds ½ to ¾ inch deep in 1-foot diameter hills, placing 4-6 seeds per hill. Space the hills 3-4 feet apart. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to 1-2 plants per hill.
When is the best time to harvest these cucumbers?
For slicing, harvest when they are uniformly green, firm, and crisp. For pickling, harvest when they are 2-6 inches long, depending on your preference.
What are some common uses for Bush Crop Cucumbers?
They are excellent for slicing and pickling, making them a versatile addition to your garden.
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