Cucumber Seeds - Pick a Bushel F1 AAS
50 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Pick A Bushel Hybrid AAS Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, Regional 2014 AAS winning, monoecious, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Mottle Mosaic Virus, and Scab. This regional AAS winner is known to perform well in northern regions as it is early to mature and produces prolifically. Fruits are sweeter tasting with a light-green color and grow on compact vines, perfect for container gardens. ~1,300 seeds/oz.
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Growing Pick A Bushel F1 Hybrid AAS 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. A monoecious type with both male and female flowers. Insect or hand pollination are vital to fruit production.
Harvesting Pick A Bushel Hybrid AAS Cucumber
If left on the vine, fruits may mature up to 6 inches. But these are best harvested early for pickling. 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 Pick A Bushel Hybrid AAS Cucumber Garden Seeds
Bred by Seeds by Design and W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
A 2014 Regional (Heartland, Great Lakes) AAS-winning cucumber.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"To help prevent misshapen cucumbers, keep the soil hydrated and fertile. Soil testing can help prevent over-feeding, as high nitrogen can lead to low fruit production as well."
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer |
Pick A Bushel Hybrid AAS Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g - Wholesale - Approximately 135 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,300 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 5,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 20,800 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 104,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 520,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Pick A Bushel Hybrid AAS Cucumber seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Cucumber Type: | Pickling - Pickling cucumbers typically are shorter, have a thinner, bumpy, or warty skin. While they can be eaten fresh and in salads, these are preferred for pickling. |
| Pick A Bushel Hybrid AAS Cucumber Color: | Light green, firm texture |
| Pick A Bushel Hybrid AAS Cucumber Flavor: | Sweet, crisp |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Days to Maturity: | 50 |
| 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: | Compact vine. 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 the preferred method, 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: | Early - Ready around 40-54 days from sowing. |
| Plant Width: | 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 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: | This variety is resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Mottle Mosaic Virus, and Scab. 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) |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |