Cucumber 'Bush Pickle'

Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus 'Bush Pickle'

Common Name: Cucumber 'Bush Pickle'

Vegetable Type: Fruit (Technically a pepo)

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content

Fruit Size: Small to medium, typically 4-6 inches in length

Temperature: Warm temperatures, ideally between 70°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C)

Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 12 to 24 inches apart in rows spaced 24 to 36 inches apart

Height: Compact bush habit, typically grows 18 to 24 inches tall

Width: Spreads 12 to 18 inches

Maturity Time: 50 to 55 days from sowing to harvest

Culinary Uses: Ideal for pickling when harvested young; can also be eaten fresh in salads, sandwiches, and as a snack

Flavour Profile: Crisp and mildly sweet with a refreshing cucumber taste

Companion Plants: Beans, corn, peas, radishes, sunflowers

Resistant To: Some resistance to common cucumber diseases like powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus, but may still benefit from disease prevention measures such as proper spacing, good air circulation, and avoiding overhead watering.