A crunchy heirloom cucumber from Japan
Sanjaku Kiuri Cucumber is a unique and productive Japanese heirloom variety, meaning "Japan Three Foot Cucumber," for its length. The variety is perfect for growing in the garden. These long, slender fruits are crisp, mild, and have few seeds—ideal for fresh snacking or pickling. While they can grow up to 3 feet (91 cm) they’re best enjoyed at 18 inches. Excellent flavor. Seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland.
Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 23C
Germination time in days: 4-10 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 91 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: rich in organic matter, well drained, fertile
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before last frost if you will be growing them in a heated greenhouse. Sow cucumber seeds on their side, 1–2 cm deep, in small pots. Keep them at 21°C . Or Sow directly outside after the last chance of frost has passed and the soil temperature is at 21 C. Keep cucumber plants well watered to prevent bitterness.
