The Long Green Improved Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a classic heirloom variety known for its long, straight, dark-green fruit with smooth skin and crisp texture. Perfect for slicing, salads, or fresh eating, this non-GMO cucumber seed variety offers excellent flavor and productivity in both garden beds and containers.
This improved strain produces uniform cucumbers averaging 8–10 inches long, with a refreshing taste and tender skin. It’s a vigorous grower that thrives in sunny locations and warm, well-drained soil—making it an excellent choice for home gardeners and market growers alike.
Key Features
- Long, smooth-skinned cucumbers with crisp, mild flavor
- High-yielding and early-maturing heirloom variety
- Non-GMO and naturally untreated seeds
- Excellent for slicing, salads, and fresh eating
- Adaptable to container gardens or raised beds
Specifications
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Long Green Improved Cucumber |
| Scientific Name | Cucumis sativus |
| Plant Type | Warm-season Annual Vine |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous climbing or trailing vine |
| Heirloom | Yes |
| GMO Status | Non-GMO |
| Organic | Naturally untreated seed form |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 3–10 |
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun (6–8 hours daily) |
| Soil Type | Fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Season | Plant in spring after frost risk has passed |
| Watering | Regular deep watering; keep soil consistently moist |
| Days to Maturity | 55–65 days |
| Fruit Size | 8–10 inches long, straight, uniform shape |
| Spacing | 12–18 inches apart; 4–5 feet between rows |
| Temperature | Best growth between 70–85°F |
| Pollination | Requires insect pollination for best yield |
| Harvest Period | Mid to late summer |
| Maintenance | Low; prune vines for airflow and use trellis support if needed |
Planting Guide
- Seed Starting: Sow directly outdoors after last frost or start indoors 3 weeks before transplanting.
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Temperature: Maintain soil at 70–90°F for quick germination (5–10 days).
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Avoid wetting foliage.
- Support: Use trellises or supports to keep fruit clean and straight.
- Harvesting: Pick cucumbers regularly when firm and dark green to encourage continuous production.
