GREEN 18
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Customer Reviews
Tried to direct sow these seeds in early May, but due to the soil and weather conditions only two out of the six seeds sprouted. So I tried again to sprout these in pots where I monitored them closely, with only two of the remaining 4 seeds managing to sprout. The seedlings were very small and went to flower early, so I picked the buds off and gave them a boost with some fresh compost. They immediately took off and did a lot better, even in the intense summer heat (most of their growth happened between July and August). The 3 plants that did well produced around 15 cucumbers.
I was a little bit disappointed with the taste and texture. The skin was very thick, which protected the cucumbers well, but wasn't great to eat in thick slices. I ended up removing the skin from most of the cucumbers, both because it was chewy and also had sustained some marks and blemishes on some of the larger cucumbers. As for the taste, they had a very neutral flavor, like a typical store bought cucumber. They didn't taste "garden fresh", if that makes sense. However, they were not bitter, and the seeds were small and easy to chew.
The plants eventually grew tired of the heat and squash bugs causing heavy leaf damage and had to be pulled. It was a really bad year for all of my cucurbits and most were killed off by powdery mildew, which as far as I know, didn't affect these plants.
I wouldn't say these were my favorite cucumber that I've grown thus far, but they did well enough that I'd like to try planting them a second year and see how they do in better conditions. I definitely underestimated their fertilizer and watering needs and let the cucumbers grow too large before harvesting. I assume these plants would do much better in a protected greenhouse environment with better soil, and would like to try harvesting the cucumbers when they are smaller to see if the texture is any different.
For years, I bought cucumber seedsnamed General Lee from you. It was prolific and disease resistant. Perfect. Then last year you stopped carrying it and someone there suggested that Green 18 wsa a similar plant. So I bought them. The seeds gerninated and then promptly died. I chalked it up to a very wet summer. I bought them again this year, and again they germinated and died. Not a wet summer. Never will buy these again.
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| Soil Temp for Germ | 65–90°F |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | 4–6/hill |
| Days to Emergence | 4–13 |
| Thin Plants to | 1–2/hill |
| Row Spacing | 3–4' |
| Fertilizer Needs | High |
| Minimum Germination | 80% |
| Seeds per Gram | ≈ 25–30 |
| Seed Life | 3 years |
Cucumis sativus A favorite in cuisine worldwide, cucumbers possess health benefits too numerous to mention. Incorporate cucumbers in your diet to aid with weight loss, as they are exceptionally low in calories (only about 8 calories in 1/2 cup), aid digestion, and rid toxins from the body. Among the more unusual qualities of the humble cuke is its ability to ease skin irritations. Use a piece of cucumber skin to soothe burns.
Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Culture
• Cucumbers perform best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH 5.5-7.0
• Consistent, even watering is critical for best plant growth and fruit development
• Raised beds, plastic mulch, and trellising can improve yields, keep fruit straight and scab free
• Incorporate a shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer per hill
Direct Sowing
• For best germination, keep soil evenly moist but not too wet
• Cover hill with Kozy-Coats, Victorian Bell Cloches, or a row cover to speed up germination
• Thin to the strongest 1-2 plants when first true leaves emerge
Transplanting
• Start indoors in 4 inch pots, 3-4 weeks before anticipated transplant date
• Avoid letting starts get root bound; transplant carefully as to not disturb roots
Pests & Diseases
• Common pests: Striped and spotted cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs, stink bugs
• Pest control: Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: See chart below
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, Zonix for Powdery Mildew
Harvest & Storage
• Consistent harvest will keep plants productive
• Store at 45°F and 95% relative humidity
• For pickling, harvest cukes when small, before seeds form
KEY TO FLOWERS AND FRUIT SET
GY | Gynoecious - Has nearly all female flowers.
HE | Hermaphrodite - Flowers contain both male and female reproductive parts.
MO | Monoecious - Has separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
PAT | Parthenocarpic - Has the ability to set fruit without pollination.
KEY TO CUCUMBER DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
A | Anthracnose*
ACu | Alternaria Leaf Blight
ALS | Angular Leaf Spot
C | Cercospora
CCa | Corynespora Blight & Target Spot
CCu | Scab & Gummosis
CMV | Cucumber Mosaic Virus
CVYV | Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus
CYSDV | Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus
DM | Downy Mildew
PM | Powdery Mildew
PRV | Papaya Ringspot Virus
R | Common Rust
S | Scab
TSP | Target Spot
WMV | Watermelon Mosaic Virus
* Numbers indicate specific disease race.
