Cucumber Seeds - Zipangu - Hybrid
55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus var. zipangu. Zipangu Cucumber Hybrid Seeds. Warm Season Annual Hybrid. A delicious and versatile cucumber variety that deserves more attention than it gets! Zipangu is a Sooyow-type hybrid cucumber. The vibrant green fruit is characteristically uniform and irresistibly crisp with a wonderfully fresh flavor. Fruits are dark green with lots of spines and ridges growing 8-9" long and weighing 3-3.5 ounces. It is the ideal cucumber choice for both pickling and fresh use. Approximately 1,100 seeds per oz.
Zipangu Cucumber Seeds - Hybrid
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Other Common Names: Zipangu or Japanese Cucumber
How to Grow Zipangu Cucumber
Sow seeds in the late spring or early summer after the last frost in a warm, sunny location. Optionally, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost and transplant when the weather warms. Keep the soil moist. Fertilize as needed. We recommend training it to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits, and an easy harvest. Avoid standing water near roots.
Harvesting Zipangu Cucumber
Harvest when the fruit is 6-12 inches long, dark green, and firm. Gently snip off the fruit at the base of the stem.
Culinary Tips
Enjoy traditional dishes like kyuri sunomono or tsukemono (pickled). The flesh is very crisp, firm, and mostly eaten fresh. These can be used in any way that you use traditional cucumbers, but they will add an extra crunch.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“I like using trellises because they save space, look good, and help the cucumber plants produce more attractive fruits! My favorite way to eat this variety is in sunomono which is delightful to pair with your favorite sushi.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 500 mg packet - Approximately 20 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 1,100 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 4,400 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 17,600 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus var. zipangu |
| Zipangu Cucumber Color: | Shiny, ribbed green fruit with textured green leaves and stems. |
| Zipangu Cucumber Flavor: | Fresh and subtly melon-like. Crisp, lightly sweet, and mild |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 55-60 Days to maturity. |
| Days to Germination: | 13-25 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 1-3’ |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Soil Preference: | Fertile, well-draining soil. |
| Temperature Preference: | 60-75℉ |
Other
| Plant Width: | 15-20 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | High resistance to Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Zucchini yellows, Watermelon mosaic virus 2. Intermediate resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus. Not typically sought out by pests. May get aphids or cucumber beetles on rare occasions. |