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English Telegraph
Cucumber
CucumberCucumis sativus 'English Telegraph'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A classic European greenhouse variety that produces exceptionally long, smooth-skinned cucumbers with virtually no seeds and thin, edible skin. These elegant cucumbers can reach impressive lengths of 12-20 inches while maintaining crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor throughout. Perfect for gardeners who want restaurant-quality cucumbers with that distinctive English cucumber taste and appearance.
Planting
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct seed when soil is 70°F+. Requires trellising and often greenhouse growing.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, thrips (especially in greenhouse). Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, cucumber mosaic virus, bacterial wilt.