Gimlet is a lime green snacking cucumber bred for greenhouse and tunnel production, reaching harvest maturity in just 50 days from transplants. This F1 hybrid grows as a compact bush, making it suited to controlled environments where its parthenocarpic nature (it sets fruit without pollination) becomes a significant advantage. The variety's thin skin and small size make it a nimble choice for growers seeking early, reliable yields in protected spaces.
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Gimlet's lime green color and snacking size hint at its purpose: a cucumber designed for the greenhouse gardener who wants speed and consistency. At 50 days to harvest, it delivers fruit faster than many field varieties, and its parthenocarpic genetics mean you don't need bees or manual pollination to get a reliable crop. The thin skin requires gentle handling but rewards careful storage with fruit that stays crisp and hydrated when kept at the right conditions.
Gimlet works best as a fresh snacking cucumber, eaten whole or sliced into salads. Its small size and thin skin suit it to fresh consumption rather than pickling or cooking applications.
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Sow seeds indoors in 50-cell plug trays with one to two seeds per cell, three to four weeks before you plan to transplant. Maintain soil temperatures at 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit until seedlings emerge, using a heat mat for consistent warmth. After germination, reduce temperatures to 73 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and a minimum of 70 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Transplant once seedlings develop approximately three true leaves, before they begin to stretch in the tray.
Move seedlings into the greenhouse or tunnel once they reach the three-true-leaf stage. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart in a two-rows-per-bed configuration, though spacing may vary depending on your specific growing setup.
Pick Gimlet cucumbers at the snacking stage when they reach their lime green color and small, tender size. The variety reaches maturity in 50 days from transplant, signaling the beginning of your harvest window. Handle fruit gently during harvest to avoid cuts, abrasions, and bruising, as the thin skin damages easily.
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