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Tasty Jade
CucumberCucumis sativus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 54 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Vigorous, high-yielding plants produce glossy, 11-12" long, bitter-free fruit with small seed cavities. Cukes are sweet, crisp, and thin-skinned; no peeling required. Suitable for outdoor or greenhouse culture. Trellis for straight fruit. Parthenocarpic.
Planting
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 6-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, cucumber beetles. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, angular leaf spot, anthracnose.