Cucumber- Green Gem

Description

The Green Gem cucumber is a small, compact variety known for its smooth, dark green skin and deliciously sweet, crisp flesh. Perfect for gardeners with limited space, it offers a reliable, flavorful harvest ideal for fresh eating and snacking.

Features:

Compact Growth: A perfect variety for small spaces or container gardens, with compact vines that produce an impressive number of cucumbers.

Sweet and Crisp: Known for its refreshing, sweet taste and firm texture, making it an excellent choice for salads, sandwiches, or fresh snacks.

Uniform Size: The cucumbers grow to about 4-5 inches in length, making them perfect for easy handling and harvesting.

Disease-Resistant: Strong disease resistance, including to common cucumber pests, ensuring healthy, vigorous growth throughout the season.

Versatile Use: Whether fresh or pickled, the Green Gem cucumber is ideal for a wide variety of dishes and culinary applications.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual Vegetable (Cucumber)

Mature Size: 4-5 inches long per cucumber

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

Planting Season: Best planted in late spring or early summer once the soil temperature has warmed

Planting Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth and airflow

Growing Time: Approximately 50-55 days from planting to harvest

Harvest Time: Harvest when cucumbers reach 4-5 inches for the best size and flavor.