"Natsu Fushinari" Cucumber Mix

Cucumis Sativus

A Japanese variety of cucumber that has very high yields due to its ability to bear fruit at every leave node. The fruits are very sweet, a wonderful flavor and a thin skin that does not have to be peeled to enjoy! To top it all off, tht plants are resistant to powdery mildew, downy mildew and bacterial wilt. This seed lot will have some of the genetics of Chinese heirloom Suyo Cucumber mixed in as we are working on breeding projects using these two very resilient varieties! You can expect 75% true to type Natsu Fushinari and 25% crosses between the two varieties.

Growing Instructions: 

Sow indoors 2 to 3 weeks before setting out after last frost or direct seed after last frost. You may want to plant two plantings of cucumbers a month apart to extend cucumber season.

Space plants 8" apart. If allowing vines to grow on the ground, give 36" between rows. We recommend trellising cucumbers for better fruit quality and plant health. Trellising also saves space to plant other crops where vines would otherwise occupy.

Amend soil with good compost. We also recommend a fall or spring cover crop of peas or another annual legume to fix nitrogen in the soil where the cucumbers will be planted.

Mulching cucumbers is a good idea, however mulching in mid spring will keep soil temperature cooler and may slow growth. Mulching can be done once soil has warmed. Make sure soil pH is between 5.8 and 7.0. If plant needs a growing boost, water with nitrogen tea or compost tea a few times. If trace minerals are inadequate, sprinkle a small amount of woodash in each planting hole.

Harvest:

Natsu Fushinari matures to approximately 12 to 14 inches long.