Plant Calculator
Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Cucumis sativus 'Japanese' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Cucumis sativus 'Japanese'
Cucumber, Japanese
Long slender fruits have a dark green skin. They have a nice mild flavor and are almost entirely seedless. Provide a trellis for optimal growth.
- Long slender fruits with dark green skin
- Mild flavor and nearly seedless interior
- Trellising improves shape and yield
- Excellent for salads, sushi, and fresh slicing
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 48-72 in
- Spread: 36-60 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucumis sativus 'Japanese'
Grow cucumbers in full sun with rich soil and regular water. Trellising improves air flow, saves space, and keeps fruit straighter and cleaner. Pick often while fruits are young to maintain productivity and avoid bitter oversized cucumbers.