Pick A Bushel Hybrid Cucumber Plant

Pick A Bushel Cucumber Plants make the best pickles! Harvest them at 3 inches for pickles, or let them grow to a full 6 inches for slices for salads and sandwiches. Compact plants grow only 2 feet high, so get your containers ready. 

Our Pick A Bushel Hybrid Cucumber Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant when soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Add compost or aged manure (in the fall before planting)

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and consistently
• - Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting, we recommend a 10-10-10
• - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when vines begin to run

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch off the growing tips when vines reach 36 inches
• - Train vines up trellises to save space

Pollination:

• - Most varieties require insect pollination
• - Plant flowers nearby to attract bees

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for cucumber beetles, aphids, and powdery mildew
• - Use row covers till flowers start to open

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when cucumbers are firm and green
• - Pick regularly to encourage continued production

Storage:

• - Store in the refrigerator for up to a week
• - Avoid storing with ethylene-producing fruits

Companion Plants:

• - Bean: Fixes nitrogen in the soil
• - Corn: Provides natural trellis and shade
• - Pea: Fixes nitrogen in the soil
• - Radish: Deters cucumber beetles
• - Sunflower: Provides support and attracts pollinators