Cucumber Seeds - Saladmore Bush Hybrid F1
55 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Saladmore Bush Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, 2014 AAS winner. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to CMV, Scab, antracnose, and a tolerance to Powdery Mildew. This 7-8 inch dark green 8-9 ounce cucumber with a tapered shape is great pickled while young or for slicing and fresh use. ~890 seeds/oz.
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Growing Saladmore Bush 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 monoecious type, this plant will develop both male and female flowers. Insect or hand pollination is necessary for fruit development.
Harvesting Saladmore Bush Hybrid Cucumber
Collect a harvest of these dark green fruits when they reach around 7-8 long, or harvest 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 Saladmore Bush Hybrid Cucumber Garden Seeds
This F1 hybrid was introduced by Seeds by Design, a CA seed company. It was awarded regional recognition as a 2014 AAS winner with good disease resistance.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"To protect young cucumber plants from cucumber beetles, cover them with a floating row cover until flowers begin to form."
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer |
Saladmore Bush Hybrid Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 30 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 890 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,500 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 14,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Saladmore Bush Hybrid Cucumber seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======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. |
| Saladmore Bush Hybrid Cucumber Color: | Green |
| Saladmore Bush Hybrid Cucumber Flavor: | Sweet and crisp |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Days to Maturity: | 55 |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Semi-Bush 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: | Mid - Around 45-64 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 Anthracnose (Co), Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, 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) |