Bush Pickle cucumber is a short, almost bushy vine plant, about 60 to 75 cm in diameter. It is ideal for small vegetable gardens or container crops because of its compact habit. Its fruits are firm, straight, cylindrical and ready to harvest when they measure 10 to 12 cm in length and 4 cm in diameter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds           ~75

Difficulty        Easy

Sowing         Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle       Annual

Root cellar    No

Sowing season        Spring, Summer

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 32 ºC

time for germination: 7 to 14 days

When to sow:

sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area preferably in peat pots to facilitate transplanting OR

direct sowing when the soil is warm and the temperature is above 16ºC

Sowing technique: in pocket

In the same hole, sow 3 seeds 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep only the best plants.

Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

Harden off seedlings outdoors before transplanting to the garden when all risk of frost is removed and the air is warmed.

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 60 cm

between rows: 90 cm

Soil: light, well drained, rich

Water: regular watering at the base of the plants (avoid foliage as much as possible)

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (from transplanting): 55 days