Cucumber Long Green Seeds – Heirloom Crisp Slicing Standard
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-7114-CUC-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Cucumber 'Long Green' (Cucumis sativus), often known as Improved Long Green, is a classic open-pollinated heirloom slicer grown in home gardens since the 1870s. Growing on productive, sprawling vines 5 to 6 feet long, it produces straight, cylindrical fruits measuring 10 to 12 inches in length. The deep green skin features light ribbing and fine black spines, protecting firm, crisp, pale white flesh with a clean, refreshing flavor. Excellent for fresh summer salads, slicing platters, and cold beverages, young fruits can also be harvested early for spear pickling.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Cucumber 'Long Green' / Improved Long Green (Cucumis sativus)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (1870s Classic)
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Fruit / Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae)
- Color: Deep green skin with pale white interior flesh
- Plant Characteristics: Sprawling vining habit (60–72 inches long / 150–180 cm), long cylindrical fruits (10–12 inches long / 25–30 cm), crisp texture, small seed cavity, high productivity
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised beds with trellises, garden fences, large patio containers with vertical support
- Season: Summer through Early Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~65–70 Days to Maturity)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors late April to early May in peat pots 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost (sow 0.5 inches deep with bottom heat 21–27°C / 70–80°F). Direct sow outdoors late May to early June once soil temperatures exceed 18°C (65°F), frost risk fully passed. Space plants or mounds 12 to 18 inches apart along trellises or 36 inches apart on flat ground.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required)
- Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires consistent, even moisture during fruit set, growth; well-drained fertile organic soil, avoiding overhead foliage moisture)
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