Cucumber 'Solly beiler'

Cucumis sativus

How to grow Cucumber 'Solly beiler'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Solly beiler is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Solly beiler needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Solly beiler from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Solly beiler about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Solly beiler

Solly beiler is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Solly beiler

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late spring.

Solly beiler folklore & trivia

Developed by Solomon “Solly” Beiller, a bishop in the Beachy Amish Mennonite Church in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, US in 1930.

Other Names for Cucumber 'Solly beiler'

Bishop Solly Beiler