Earliest Mincu Cucumbers are quick to harvest. Compact vines produce heavy yields of short, light green fruit with white spines. Perfect for pickling or slicing, these dual-use cucumbers grow to be 10-12.5 cm (4-5").
SKU: 140111
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 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
Approximate Seed Count: 30-35
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Sweet and crunchy
Preparation Ideas: Peeled and unpeeled sliced cucumbers are excellent additions to green salads and fresh veggie plates.
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
Plant near beans, peas, tomatoes, cabbage and lettuce.