Long Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners who love crisp, refreshing cucumbers straight from the garden. These Non-GMO seeds reliably produce long, smooth-skinned fruits perfect for salads, slicing, pickling, and fresh snacking.
A highly searched garden staple—long cucumber seeds, Cucumis sativus seeds, and slicing cucumber seeds—these plants thrive in warm weather and full sun. They perform well in traditional garden rows, raised beds, and trellised spaces, making them ideal for both large vegetable patches and compact home gardens.
Expect vigorous vines, heavy yields, and consistent fruiting throughout the growing season.
Features
- Non-GMO, high-germination Long Cucumber seeds
- Produces long, smooth, refreshing cucumbers
- Ideal for slicing, fresh salads, and snacking
- Thrives in warm, sunny garden conditions
- Works well on trellises, fences, and vertical gardens
- Suitable for vegetable patches and home gardens
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
- Common Name: Long Cucumber
- Seed Type: Non-GMO vegetable seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season vining vegetable
- Growth Habit: Climbing or sprawling vines
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Temperature Range: 70–95°F
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 55–70 days
- Fruit Length: Typically 10–14 inches (varies by conditions)
- Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch
- Plant Spacing: 12–24 inches
- Row Spacing: 3–5 feet
- Trellis Recommended: Yes, for straighter, cleaner fruit
- Container Friendly: Large containers only
- Pollination: Insect-pollinated
- Yield: High, continuous production
- Planting Season: Late spring after frost
- Maintenance Level: Moderate
- Garden Use: Vegetable patches, garden beds, vertical gardens
- Seed Quality: High germination, fresh Non-GMO seeds
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds outdoors after frost when soil warms above 65°F.
- Plant 1–2 seeds per hole, 1/2 inch deep.
- Keep soil consistently moist during early growth.
- Train vines onto a trellis for best fruit shape and airflow.
- Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.