Botanical Interests Telegraph Improved Cucumber Seeds

Botanical Interests Telegraph Improved Cucumber Seeds

Botanical Interests

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The English cucumber is longer (up to 18") and thinner than traditional cucumbers, with very small, soft seeds. 'Telegraph Improved' was developed in the 1800s for growing in greenhouses, but is now a favorite of home gardeners for the long, thin-skinned, burpless fruits that add a cool, mild flavor and a snappy crunch to salads and sandwiches. Cucumbers develop best when grown on a trellis and get regular moisture while fruits are forming.

Features

Family Cucurbitaceae
Native Southern Asia
Life Cycle Annual
Plant Height Vine

Further Information

Growing Conditions Frost Sensitive

Planting Cucumber

Days to Maturity 60 days
Plant Spacing A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required Full sun
Plant Height Vine
Planting Depth ½"

Coverage & Planting Details

Coverage	This packet sows up to 8 feet of trellised cucumbers.
Row Spacing	36"
Seed Depth	½"
Seed Spacing	A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Thinning	When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12"
Germination	5–10 days
Start Indoors	2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots.
Direct Sow	RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.
Growing & Harvesting	Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat".