English Long Telegraph Cucumbers are extra long and aren't bitter. Not only are these cucumbers most flavorful when young but cutting young also encourages further cropping.
SKU: 101229
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full sun
Days to Germination:
8 to 10 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
50 to 70 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Fill Weight (grams): 0.4
Approximate Seed Count: 12-15
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Mild & tender
Preparation Ideas: Delicious fresh with ranch dip.
Sow seed directly in soil once all danger of frost has passed. Soil must be fertile and rich in compost. May be started indoors before last frost. Roots should be disturbed as little as possible while transplanting.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Row Spacing: 120 cm (48")
Suggestions
To encourage the production of cucumbers that are slender and smooth, train plants to grow on garden netting.