Unagi Cucumber is an exclusive F1 hybrid developed for greenhouse and tunnel production, delivering smooth skin and remarkable flavor in just 55 days from transplants. This compact bush variety thrives in controlled environments where its parthenocarpic nature eliminates pollination challenges, allowing consistent fruit development even indoors. Its thin-skinned fruit requires careful handling but rewards growers with exceptional quality and taste that justify the extra attention during harvest and storage.
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Smooth, thin-skinned fruit with outstanding flavor makes this hybrid a standout for serious cucumber growers willing to invest in protected cultivation. The 55-day timeline from transplants means you'll be harvesting in under two months, and its parthenocarpic genetics mean you don't need bees or hand pollination in a greenhouse setting. Designed specifically for tunnel and greenhouse conditions, it thrives where traditional field varieties struggle.
Unagi Cucumber is grown primarily for fresh consumption in greenhouse and tunnel settings, where its smooth skin and superior flavor shine in salads and sliced preparations. The thin-skinned fruit is best enjoyed soon after harvest when its delicate texture and taste are at their peak.
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Sow seeds indoors in 50-cell plug trays, placing 1-2 seeds per cell, 3-4 weeks before your intended transplant date. Maintain soil temperature at 80-85°F (27-29°C) using a heat mat until seedlings emerge. Once sprouted, reduce air temperature to 73-76°F (23-24°C) during the day and keep nighttime temperatures at a minimum of 70°F (21°C). Provide supplemental lighting and consistent moisture to develop strong seedlings.
Transplant seedlings into the greenhouse or tunnel once they have developed approximately three true leaves and before they begin stretching in the tray. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in 2-row bed configurations. Ensure soil is warm and moist at planting time.
Harvest Unagi Cucumbers at 55 days from transplanting when fruit reaches the desired size for your preferred use. Handle thin-skinned fruit with care during picking to avoid abrasions and bruising, as this variety's delicate skin is more susceptible to damage than standard field varieties. Harvest regularly to maintain plant productivity and encourage further flowering.
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