Vorgebirgstrauben
Cucumis sativas
HOW TO GROW CUCUMBER
Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-90˚F
Days to Germ. 4-12
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 5-6’
Days To Maturity 55–60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 68-90˚F
Days to Germ. 4-12
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 5-6’
Days To Maturity 55–60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Vorgebirgstrauben Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 995 seeds
- 30 Seeds$4.10
- 300 Seeds$18.50
Vorgebirgstrauben is a unique German pickling cucumber that has dimpled bumpy skin at the pickling stage. The cucumbers are particularly sweet, are heavy producers on the vine, and are remarkably crisp. They’re great for eating fresh or pickling. Tags: Color: Green, Size: Medium, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.
Meet Your Farmer
We promote fair trade, organic practices and environmental responsibility throughout the Restoration Seeds supply chain. Below are the family farmers and seed suppliers who bring our open pollinated seeds to you.
Wandering Fields Farm
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth
Seed grower since 2002
Wandering Fields has dropped it’s anchor! After 10 years of farming leased/rented fields, Ben Yohai and Kristina Porter are eager to break ground on their own land in the beautiful Little Applegate Valley. With a sun-drenched south-facing field, we will continue to focus on nightshades, cucurbits, and storage crops, and look forward to expanding to include perennial crops, animals, and more…
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