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macchick's Cucumber 'Japanese Climbing' Seeds x 25

Plant: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) | Variety: Japanese Climbing

Introduced to American gardeners in 1892 by Thorburn from seed they obtained from Japan. Vigorous growth, strong grasping tendrils, the best variety we offer for trellises. Can also be grown on the ground. Fruits are 7-9" long by 3" in diameter, fine quality for both slicing or pickling. 58-65 days.

Seeds Data

Plant
Cucumber (5178)
Variety
Japanese Climbing (34)

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macchick's Cucumber 'Japanese Climbing' Seeds Care Instructions

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - cover at a depth of at least 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep if you are going to sow this directly in the garden.

Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Cucumber 'Japanese Climbing' is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (that's 11.7 inches in imperial).

Remember to water often.

Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.8 as Cucumber 'Japanese Climbing' is a acidic soil loving plant.

Keep an eye out for these common Cucumber problems: Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, and Aphids.

More information about Cucumber 'Japanese Climbing' Seeds is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Cucumber 'Japanese Climbing' Seeds Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.

Seed Starting Schedule

  • Sow Indoor
  • Transplant
  • Harvest
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
SOW FROM: 20 May 13 *

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