Chinese Yellow Cucumber Seeds produce a rare heirloom cucumber variety known for its bright golden-yellow skin, crisp texture, and mild sweetness. Ideal for fresh eating, slicing, and summer garden harvests, this cucumber thrives in warm climates and performs well in home gardens, raised beds, containers, and vertical trellis systems. With high germination and reliable yields, these seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking unique, productive cucumber plants.
Features
- Rare heirloom cucumber with bright yellow skin
- Crisp, mildly sweet flavor ideal for slicing
- High-yielding plants suitable for trellising or garden beds
- Heat-tolerant and productive all season
- Non-GMO seeds with strong germination
- Easy to grow for beginners and experienced gardeners
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Specifications
- Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
- Common Name (U.S.): Yellow Cucumber
- Seed Type: Heirloom cucumber seeds
- Season: Warm season
- Zones: USDA Zones 3–11 (grown as annual)
- Plant Type: Annual vining cucumber
- Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Maturity: 55–70 days
- Fruit Size: 6–8 inches
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–7.0)
- Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent
- Temperature Range: 70–95°F for ideal growth
- Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch
- Spacing: 12 inches apart; 3–5 feet between rows
- Other Important Notes: Benefits greatly from trellising for straighter, cleaner fruit; produces continuously through warm weather.
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil reaches 70°F.
- For early starts, begin seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting.
- Plant in a sunny location with fertile, loose soil.
- Water deeply and consistently to promote even fruit development.
- Train vines on a trellis for improved airflow and healthier plants.
- Harvest when cucumbers turn full yellow and feel firm.
- Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
