Persian cucumber seeds - Vegetable Plant

Persian cucumber is a warm-season, annual vegetable plant grown for its compact vining growth habit and uniform fruit development. Plants produce spreading to lightly climbing vines with dense green foliage and set fruit consistently throughout the growing season. Persian cucumber is well adapted to temperate and warm climates and is commonly grown in home gardens, raised beds, containers, and trellised plantings. It performs best in well-drained soil with consistent moisture and full sun exposure, making it suitable for a wide range of home garden environments.

Features

• Warm-season annual growth habit

• Compact to moderately vining plant structure

• Adapted to temperate and warm climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, containers, and trellising

• Performs well in well-drained soils with regular watering

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

• Common Name (US): Persian cucumber

• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable plant

• Growth Habit: Annual, compact vining plant

• USDA Zones: 4 to 10 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season: Spring to early summer

• Growing Season: Warm season

• Sowing Season: Direct sow or start indoors

• Sowing Season (Months): April to June

• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days; soil temperatures between 65 and 85 F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with moderate fertility

• Watering Needs: Regular watering; consistent moisture required

• Mature Plant Size: Vines 4 to 6 feet long

• Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches between plants