Cucumber Japanese Climbing
A delightful variety that produces high yields of long, dark green cucumbers with a crisp, refreshing flavor; firm, tender flesh makes it perfect for snacking or adding to salads; great for vertical growing, making it ideal for small gardens and patio containers; best when harvested at 8" or smaller.
Essentials for Success
For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.
Details
Edible Qualities
The cucumber is an annual vegetable plant that is typically grown for its crisp, refreshing edible qualities. It produces long, green fruits with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Cucumbers are usually ready for picking from mid-summer to early fall.
The cucumbers are most often used in the following ways:
- Eating Fresh
- Salads
- Pickling
- Sandwiches
- Cold Soups
- Smoothies
Care
Planting & Growing
Japanese Climbing Cucumber will grow to be about 6-8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 2-3 feet. When planted in rows, space individual plants approximately 12-18 inches apart. This vegetable plant is an annual, meaning it will grow for one season in your garden and then die after producing a crop.
This plant thrives in full sunlight and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions but will not tolerate waterlogged soil. Japanese Climbing Cucumber is not picky about soil pH but benefits from slightly acidic to neutral soil. It is a vigorous grower, so providing a trellis or vertical support is essential for healthy development and a cleaner, straighter harvest.
Typically grown in a vegetable garden, Japanese Climbing Cucumbers are ideal for small spaces due to their vertical growth habit. They also do well in containers or raised beds with proper care and watering. Regular feeding and watering are essential to encourage continuous growth throughout the season.
