Growing Bush Crop Cucumber Garden Seeds

Bush Crop cucumber seeds need full sun and should be planted in warm soil with a pH level between 6 and 6.8. Sow the seeds an inch deep with 36 inches between plants. If you are using a trellis, a foot between plants is adequate. Cucumbers will need regular watering while growing. When ready to harvest, cut the Bush Crop cucumbers at the stem. Said to originate in India, Bush Crop is an annual, lasting a year in sub-tropic to temperate climates. Bush Crop requires a good amount of maintenance. Be sure to keep soil from becoming dry and keep an eye out for pests. Plant a couple of weeks after the last frost. The fruits the plant bears are long and thick, reaching up to 8 inches long and an inch wide. They have a light almsot sweet taste and an aroma to match. Harvest when the fruits are tender. Observe closely. If the fruit is too soft, it has been too long.