English Cucumber Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

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English cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are long, seedless, and thin-skinned cucumbers prized for their mild flavor and crisp texture. Unlike traditional cucumbers, English cucumbers are often grown in greenhouses, though they also thrive in outdoor gardens with proper care. They are popular in salads, sandwiches, and refreshing summer dishes. English cucumbers are easy to grow and highly productive, making them a valuable addition to home gardens. With proper planting, care, and harvesting techniques, gardeners can enjoy a continuous harvest of fresh, crisp cucumbers. Whether grown outdoors or in a greenhouse, these cucumbers thrive with proper warmth, moisture, and trellising support.

SKU: SEENCU
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Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Cucumis
  • Species: Sativus
  • Plant Height/Width: 
  • Season: Late Spring after last frost
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Cucumber from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date.
  • Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
  • In warm climates, seeds can be directly sown

Preparing for Planting

  1. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
  2. Prepare garden beds by loosening soil to a depth of 8-12 inches.
  3. Enrich with aged compost or organic matter for added nutrients.

Sowing Seeds

Starting Indoors:
Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in biodegradable pots or seed trays.
Keep soil warm at 70-80°F (21-27°C) for optimal germination.
Expect seedlings to emerge in 5-10 days.

Direct Sowing in Garden:
Plant seeds in hills or rows, spacing them 12-18 inches apart.
Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Mulch around seedlings to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Transplanting Seedlings

  • Harden off seedlings for 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors.
  • Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 36-48 inches apart.
  • Provide a trellis or support structure to encourage vertical growth.

Pro Tip

English cucumbers grow best when trained vertically—use a trellis to keep them off the ground for straighter, cleaner fruit. Keep the soil consistently moist and harvest frequently to encourage continuous production.

Bonus: Pinch off the first few flowers to help the plant focus on strong vine growth early on!

Getting to know your English Cucumber

English cucumbers are long, thin-skinned cucumbers known for their mild, crisp texture. They require warm temperatures, full sun, and trellising for straight growth. The plant produces fruit in 50-70 days and requires regular watering to prevent bitterness. English cucumbers are ideal for salads and fresh eating due to their seedless, tender flesh. They are susceptible to powdery mildew and cucumber beetles but benefit from mulching and proper spacing.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Ideal for fresh eating, slicing, and garnishing.
  • Commonly used in salads, sandwiches, wraps, and sushi rolls.
  • Can be blended into smoothies, juices, and cold soups.

2. Nutritional Benefits:

  • High in water content (over 95%), making it hydrating and refreshing.
  • Low in calories, rich in vitamins K and C, and a source of antioxidants.
  • Aids in digestion and hydration, promoting overall health.

3. Companion Planting:

  • Grows well with beans, corn, radishes, and marigolds.
  • Avoid planting near potatoes or aromatic herbs like sage.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily) for optimal growth.
  • If growing indoors, provide grow lights for sufficient exposure.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8.
  • Enrich soil with compost and organic matter to improve fertility.

Watering:

  • Requires consistent moisture, particularly during fruit development.
  • Water deeply 1-2 times per week, ensuring soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Thrives in temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C).
  • Sensitive to frost and should only be planted when temperatures are stable.

Fertilization:

  • Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) or organic compost.
  • Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent excessive vine growth over fruit production.
Maintenance

Watering:

  • Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
  • Water at the base of the plant to prevent leaf diseases.

Trellising & Support:

  • Use trellises, cages, or stakes to support vines and keep fruit off the ground.
  • This promotes better airflow and prevents disease.

Pruning & Training:

  • Remove excess lateral shoots to encourage higher fruit production.
  • Regularly trim dead or damaged leaves to improve plant health.

Harvesting and Seed Collection

1. When to Harvest:

  • Harvest when cucumbers are 10-14 inches long and firm.
  • Pick regularly to encourage continuous production.

2. Collecting Seeds:

  • Most English cucumbers are seedless hybrids and will not produce viable seeds.
  • If growing an open-pollinated variety, allow cucumbers to fully mature and collect seeds.
Pests and Diseases
  • Common Pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, spider mites.
    Use row covers, neem oil, or insecticidal soap.
  • Common Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.
    Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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