
Organic Tendergreen Cucumber Seeds
Tendergreen cucumber is a flavorful and smooth slicing cucumber that produces loads of cucumbers for you to enjoy! Tendergreen cucumber fruits are smooth (burpless) and sweet. No need to peel the fruit!
Product Details |
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Approx Seed Count |
34 |
Seed Weight |
1G |
Botanical Name |
Cucumis sativus |
Planting SeasonĀ |
Warm |
Soil Temp |
60° F+ |
Planting Depth |
½ā |
Area to Sow |
7' row |
Days to Germ. |
3-10+ |
Days to Maturity |
65+ |
Best Planting Method |
Direct or transplant |
Thin to |
ā„1" apart |
Final Spacing |
ā„6" apart |
Succession |
21 days |
Plant Spread |
24-36" |
Plant Height |
6-8" |
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Planting by Zones
Zones 9-10
- Cucumbers are easily direct sown or transplanted. This warm-season crop should be grown when soils are at a minimum temperature of 70°F.
Zones 2-8
- Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Soil should be warm, and overnight temperatures should not drop below 60 degrees for the happiest plants.
Planting Tendergreen Cucumber Seeds
- Seeds are very easy to direct sow. For Zones 9 and 10, sow seeds in deeply irrigated soils to guarantee even and quick germination. Plant seeds 6ā³ apart.
- Fertilize regularly with an organic liquid fertilizer once seedlings have germinated and are about 4ā³ tall.
- Transplant out when plants are 5-6ā³ tall and healthy. Space at least 6ā³ apart.
Succession planting Tendergreen Cucumber
- Plant every 21 days for continuous crop to harvest.
Growing Cucumber
- Cucumbers enjoy warm temperatures, good fertility, and consistent moisture. For Zones 9 and 10, this means frequent watering or running irrigation. DO NOT overhead water as this promotes diseaseāwater at the base of the plant.
- Side-dress with a granular organic fertilizer if you believe your soil has low fertility.
- Except for some bush varieties, you will need a trellis for support. If space is limited, use trellising to maximize space and keep your garden area tidy. Practicing good garden hygiene will prevent diseases.
- Our blog has additional information on growing cucumbers vertically and on pruning cucumbers!
Growing Cucumber in Containers
- Cucumber can be planted in a container but should be in a large container with good soil. Cucumbers need regular moisture to be happy, and containers dry out very quickly in the heat of Zones 9 and 10. Be sure to mulch heavily and add compost to your container to retain moisture between waterings.
Harvesting Cucumber
- Harvest small for maximum production and the best flavor, about 15-18 days after pollination. Check your plants every 2-3 days for more fruit. There is always one hiding! Leaving several ripe cucumbers on the plant will take away the energy needed to develop more fruit.
Companion Flowers/Crops
- Plants like alyssum and gaillardia are stunningly beautiful planted with trellised vines.
- Learn more about cucumber companion plants on our blog.
Additional Learning Resources
- New to starting crops from seeds? Please read our article, Starting Seeds Indoors to learn the basics!
- Visit our blog to read more tips about growing cucumbers.
- Read control methods for cucumber beetles on our blog.
- We also have a guide to cucumber spacing that may be helpful!