Cucumber Seeds - County Fair Improved Hybrid
50 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. County Fair Improved Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, parthenocarpic, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Bacterial Wilt. On top of its unique disease resistance, it is a great parthenocarpic variety that produces seedless fruit when isolated from pollen. These plants bear an impressive amount of 6-to-8-inch, blocky, bitter-free dark green fruits. ~950 seeds/oz.
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Growing County Fair Improved F1 Hybrid 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. As a parthenocarpic variety, this cucumber grows well in enclosed environments. When grown in the home garden, you may consider using a floating row cover to help prevent cross-pollination of the all-female flowering plants. Cross-pollination may result in some seed development.
Harvesting County Fair Improved Hybrid Cucumber
The County Fair Improved Hybrid produces blocky, dark green 6-8 inch fruits. 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 County Fair Improved Hybrid Cucumber Garden Seeds
County Fair Improved Hybrid is one of the few cucumbers with resistance to Bacterial Wilt.
This variety is highly favored for its high yields of bitter-free fruits.
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 |
County Fair Improved Hybrid Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g - Wholesale - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 950 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 15,200 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 76,000 Seeds
Non-GMO County Fair Improved Hybrid 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. |
| County Fair Improved Hybrid Cucumber Color: | Green |
| County Fair Improved Hybrid Cucumber Flavor: | Mild and sweet without bitterness. |
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: | 12-18 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining. 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: | Parthenocarpic - These cucumbers are self-pollinating, seedless, and do not require insect pollinating activity. This makes them ideal for greenhouse production. If they are cross-pollinated with other types, they may yield seeded fruit. |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready around 40-54 days from sowing. |
| Plant Width: | 36-60 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36-60 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 Bacterial Wilt. 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, Greenhouses, Containers (with support) |