Cucumber 'Sanjaku Kiuri'

Cucumber 'Sanjaku Kiuri' (Cucumis sativus) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The 'Sanjaku Kiuri' cucumber is a traditional Japanese variety , renowned for its long, slender fruits , which can reach 35 to 45 cm in length . Its taste is exceptionally sweet and refreshing , with a thin, slightly bumpy skin that remains tender even when ripe.

Very productive, it grows on a vigorous climbing plant , ideal for growing on trellises to optimize space and obtain straight fruits.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Climbing, vigorous
Fruit length : 35 to 45 cm
Color : Dark green, thin, slightly bumpy skin
Flavor : Sweet, refreshing, no bitterness
Maturity : 55 to 65 days
Tolerance : Resistant to common cucumber diseases
Use : Fresh, salads, pickles

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
• Direct sowing after all risk of frost, when the soil reaches 18°C
?? Sowing depth : 1 cm
?? Germination temperature : 20-30°C
? Germination time : 7 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 30 to 45 cm between plants, 1 m between rows
?? Watering : Regular, on well-drained and rich soil
?? Staking recommended : Promotes better growth and easier harvesting

With its rapid growth and abundant production , the 'Sanjaku Kiuri' cucumber is a must-have for lovers of fine and tasty cucumbers.

Use and special features

?? A long and tender cucumber
Ideal for fresh salads, spring rolls and Japanese pickles .

?? A climbing and very productive variety
Grows vigorously and produces elongated fruits all summer .

???? A Japanese tradition in your vegetable garden
Cultivated for centuries in Japan, this cucumber is appreciated for its taste quality and its crunchy texture .