Cucumbers

This English cucumber is longer (up to 18 in.) and thinner than traditional cucumbers, with very small, soft seeds. The fruit is mild-flavored and never bitter. It stays crisp and fresher longer than other varieties.

English: The most common type of slicing cucumber, you'll find these in the grocery stores because of their crisp taste and easy growing characteristics

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 16"

• Width: 4 - 6"

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A common slicing pickle, these are slightly thicker than English and have better tolerance to certain insects and powdery mildew.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10 - 12" 

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Early, large yields of bitter-free fruit that won’t become bitter if left on the vine. Vigorous vines are best when trellised. Cylindrical, dark green gherkins with white spines are perfect for pickling and fresh eating. Best in-ground.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 - 12"

• Width: 48 - 72"

This should be your earliest-ever Cucumber. All-female flowers means you don’t need bees early in the season to cross-pollinate. And you get a huge crop for early pickling or salads. Harvest when 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in). European-type, unusual skin texture.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 18 - 30"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seeds

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 20 - 24"

• Width: 15 - 20"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seeds

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 - 12"

• Width: 48 - 72"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seeds