The English Cucumber, also known as the Burpless Cucumber, is a gardener’s favorite for its long, slender, and nearly seedless fruits. These cucumbers feature a smooth, glossy skin and a mild, refreshing taste—perfect for salads, sandwiches, or snacking straight from the garden.
This non-GMO variety is highly productive, disease-resistant, and easy to cultivate both indoors and outdoors. Whether grown in raised beds, trellises, or containers, English Cucumber plants yield a steady harvest of delicious, tender cucumbers throughout the growing season.
Features
- Burpless Variety: Low in cucurbitacin for easy digestion and no bitterness.
- Long, Smooth Fruits: Typically 10–14 inches in length with thin, tender skin.
- High Yield: Produces abundant cucumbers throughout the summer.
- Easy to Grow: Excellent for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
- Ideal for Greenhouses: Performs exceptionally well in warm, humid environments.
- Non-GMO Seeds: Naturally grown and unmodified for safe, healthy gardening.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus ‘Burpless’
- Common Name: English Cucumber, Burpless Cucumber
- Plant Type: Annual vegetable vine
- Growth Habit: Climbing/vining plant
- Fruit Color: Deep green
- Fruit Size: 10–14 inches long
- Flavor: Mild, crisp, refreshing
- Days to Germination: 5–10 days
- Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
- Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy, nutrient-rich soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Watering Needs: Consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging
- Temperature Range: 70–85°F (21–29°C)
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Fertilizer Needs: Balanced organic fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Plant Height: Up to 5–6 feet (with trellis support)
Planting Guide
- Start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the soil warms.
- Plant depth: ½ inch deep in moist soil.
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart in rows or grow vertically with a trellis.
- Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture levels.
- Harvest when cucumbers are firm, smooth, and 10–14 inches long.
