Cucumber 'Mercury'
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Perfect for Salads and High Yields
Mercury Cucumber Seeds (Cucumis sativus), offered by OSC Seeds
Mercury cucumbers are thin-skinned fruits ideal for salads or as mini-cukes. Known for their high yields and exceptional disease resistance, these cucumbers deliver succulent flavor when harvested young.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: Medium to long vine
Packet size: Approx. 20 seeds
Companion plants: Beans, corn, lettuce
Incompatible plants: Potatoes
Planting and Care:
Opt for loamy, warm, well-drained soil. Wait until soil temperatures reach at least 18 °C before sowing. Create 15–20 cm high mounds spaced 120 cm apart, sowing 6–8 seeds per mound at a depth of 2 cm. After germination (7–10 days), thin to 3 or 4 plants per mound. Use trellises if space is limited. Keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during hot and dry weather, to prevent fruit bitterness. Harvest cucumbers with a sharp knife to avoid damaging the vine.
