Enjoy bountiful harvests in limited spaces with Bush Champion Cucumber seeds. This compact, heirloom cucumber variety is ideal for patios, containers, or small gardens. Despite its compact growth habit, Bush Champion delivers high yields of crisp, flavorful cucumbers. Perfect for slicing, salads, and pickling, its a top choice for home gardeners looking for reliable productivity in minimal space.
Features:
- Variety: Bush Champion Cucumber
- Type: Compact, bush-type, heirloom cucumber
- Fruit Characteristics: Crisp, sweet, and smooth cucumbers (810 inches long)
- Maturity: Early to mid-season
- Suitable for: Containers, raised beds, patios, and small gardens
Specifications:
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, heirloom cucumber seeds
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- USDA Zones: 311
- Planting Depth: 0.5 inch (12 mm)
- Spacing: 1218 inches (3045 cm) between plants
- Germination Time: 710 days
- Days to Maturity: 5560 days from sowing
- Plant Height: 1218 inches (3045 cm)
- Plant Spread: 2436 inches (6090 cm)
- Sunlight: Full sun (68 hours daily)
- Soil Requirements: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with pH 6.07.0
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture; avoid overwatering
- Temperature: Ideal soil temperature 7085F (2129C)
- Indoor/Outdoor: Excellent for both container and garden bed planting
Planting Guide:
- Start seeds indoors 34 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after soil warms.
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.
- Thin or transplant seedlings to proper spacing.
- Grow in full sun with regular watering.
- Harvest cucumbers when firm and 810 inches long for the best taste and texture.