Cucumber- Chinese Snake

Description

The Chinese Snake cucumber is a long, slender variety known for its unique spiral shape and mild, sweet flavor. A fantastic addition to any garden, it’s great for fresh eating or adding a distinctive touch to salads and dishes.

Features:

Unique Spiral Shape: This cucumber grows long and twists, resembling a snake, making it an eye-catching addition to your garden.

Mild and Sweet Flavor: Offers a crisp, refreshing texture with a mild, slightly sweet taste—perfect for fresh consumption.

Tender, Crisp Flesh: The skin is smooth and delicate, with a juicy, crisp interior, making it excellent for snacking or salad use.

High-Yielding: Known for its prolific production of long, graceful cucumbers, it provides an abundant harvest throughout the growing season.

Versatile Use: Ideal for fresh eating, pickling, and slicing into unique dishes due to its mild flavor and firm texture.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual Vegetable (Cucumber)

Mature Size: Up to 18-20 inches long per cucumber (spiral shape)

Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep in well-draining, fertile soil

Planting Season: Best planted in late spring or early summer after the last frost

Planting Spacing: Space plants about 12-18 inches apart for sufficient room to grow

Growing Time: Approximately 50-60 days from sowing to harvest

Harvest Time: Best harvested when cucumbers reach 18-20 inches for maximum flavor and texture.