Cucumber Seeds - Bushy
48 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Bushy Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, all-purpose cucumber for pickling or slicing. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). This great cucumber hails from Russia. Bushy is very early because they don't seem to mind cool nights. Normally, about 2 weeks earlier than others. Very productive. Great for salads or pickling. ~700 seeds/oz.
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Growing Bushy 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. This is a monoecious type with both male and female flower development. Insect or hand pollination will be required for fruit set.
Harvesting Bushy Cucumber
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 Bushy Cucumber Garden Seeds
Bushy Cucumber is a Farm Favorite for earliness. This will be one of the first cucumbers of the season.
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 |
Bushy Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 25 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 700 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 2,800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 11,200 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Cucumber Type: | Slicing - Slicing cucumbers typically are longer and have a thicker, smoother skin that is usually peeled off before eating. Ideal for eating fresh and in salads. / 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. |
| Bushy Cucumber Color: | Green with black spines. |
| Bushy Cucumber Flavor: | Mild, slightly sweet. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Days to Maturity: | 48 |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Compact. 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: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24-36 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: | 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: | Cool Spring and Night Temperatures. |