KathN's Cucumber 'Early Russian' x 3 Reviewed
Plant: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) | Variety: Early Russian
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I could eat cucumbers all day, every day … and these are some of the best I’ve ever tasted. They’re a little seedy, but I don’t actually mind that. If I had more room, I’d plant a greater number.
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KathN's Cucumber 'Early Russian' Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Cucumber 'Early Russian' normally grows to a mature height of 30.0 cm (that's 11.7 inches imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in partial sun light: Cucumber 'Early Russian' likes a position of full sun.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (7b) is within the ideal range for Cucumber 'Early Russian'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 14.
Cucumber 'Early Russian' requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, and Aphids are common problems for Cucumber so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about Cucumber 'Early Russian' is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Cucumber 'Early Russian' Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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Milestones
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11 Feb 2012
Reviewed day 309
Extremely early. Hearty. Vigorous. Yummy. I will plant more of these this year. Definitely on the “Yes” list.
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05 Sep 2011
Preserved day 150 It's Been A Long Time Canning
Fresh Sweet Relish
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03 Sep 2011
Harvesting day 148
Slowing down.
6.0 x item
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07 Aug 2011
Harvesting day 121 Surprising Satisfaction
Ate two of these already today. They didn’t even make it into the house. So good.
5.0 x item
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28 Jul 2011
Harvesting day 111
More yum for me!
1.0 x item
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05 Jul 2011
Harvesting day 88
It’s what’s for lunch! Crunchy, fresh, sweet, no seeds!
2.0 x item
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12 Jun 2011
Setting Fruit day 65
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08 Jun 2011
Flowering day 61
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22 May 2011
Moved day 44
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20 Apr 2011
Showing True Leaves day 12
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12 Apr 2011
Sprouting day 4
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08 Apr 2011
Sown day 0
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