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Cucumis sativus
A wildly resilient grex of cucumber varieties China Jade and Shandong. In addition to being delicious and succulent, China Jade was selected for its reported parthenocarpic and gynoacious tendencies and its bacterial wilt resistance. Shandong was selected for its highly remarkable downy mildew and bacterial wilt resistance, its tender skin, crisp flesh and sweet flavor. This is a first generation crossing and will yield a wide array of qualities from both Shandong and China Jade. We will be working to select desired traits of both varieties over several subsequent growing seasons. In the meantime, enjoy this genetically diverse mix of impressive resisiliance, desirable growth habits and excellent yield!
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.
