Paraiso Cucumber is a classic slicing variety that reaches harvest-ready size in just 60 days, making it one of the faster cucumbers from seed to table. This cultivar thrives in full sun and moderate moisture, producing firm, uniformly green fruits that are at their peak when harvested at 6-8 inches long. With straightforward care and consistent picking, Paraiso delivers reliable productivity throughout the growing season, rewarding gardeners with abundant harvests from early summer onward.
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Paraiso's 60-day maturity means you can plant it in succession every couple of weeks and enjoy a continuous supply of crisp cucumbers all season. The variety's responsiveness to regular harvesting is its real strength, pick every few days during peak season, and the plant stays productive rather than exhausting itself making oversized fruits. Firm, uniformly green cucumbers that stay tender and flavorful are what you get when you stay on top of harvesting.
Paraiso cucumbers are at home sliced fresh in salads, served chilled as a refreshing snack, or lightly prepared in cooked dishes. Their firm texture and consistent size also make them excellent candidates for pickling, particularly when harvested young and before seeds fully develop. The thin skin means they're pleasant to eat raw, and their modest calorie content (about 8 calories per half cup) makes them a dietitian's favorite for weight-conscious cooking.
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Direct sow seeds into warm soil after the last frost date, when soil temperature is consistently 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant seeds at the specified depth and thin or space seedlings to 4 inches apart in rows 3 inches apart.
Begin harvesting Paraiso cucumbers around 60 days after planting, checking plants every few days during peak season. Pick cucumbers when they are firm and uniformly green, ideally at 6-8 inches in length while still young and tender. Use a knife or garden shears to harvest rather than pulling on the vine, which can damage the plant and reduce future productivity. Remove any very large or overmature cucumbers to signal the plant to continue flowering and setting new fruit. For pickling, harvest smaller cucumbers before seeds have fully formed.
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