Slicing Cucumber
Martini Cucumber is a compact, efficient cucumber variety that delivers crisp harvests in just 50-55 days from direct seeding. This cultivar thrives in full sun with moderate watering and grows vigorously in soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Its quick maturity and reliable productivity make it a practical choice for gardeners seeking fast, dependable yields throughout the growing season.
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Quick to mature and consistently productive, Martini Cucumber reaches harvestable size in as little as 50 days, allowing gardeners to enjoy multiple flushes of fruit across a single season. Tight spacing requirements of just 4 inches between plants and 3 inches between rows mean you can pack substantial production into small garden spaces, making this variety well-suited to intensive growing methods and container gardening where space is at a premium.
Martini Cucumber is a slicing cucumber bred for fresh consumption. According to seed catalog guidance, these cucumbers are best harvested at 6-8 inches long when they are firm and uniformly green, making them ideal for fresh eating, salads, and table preparation. The variety can also be harvested smaller and used for pickling before seeds develop, offering flexibility in how and when you use your crop.
Direct seed Martini Cucumber into warm soil after all frost danger has passed, when soil temperature reaches 65-80°F. Plant seeds directly where they will grow, spacing plants 4 inches apart in rows spaced 3 inches apart. Days to maturity are calculated from the date of direct seeding.
Begin harvesting Martini Cucumbers 50-55 days after direct seeding. Pick fruit when firm and uniformly green, at approximately 6-8 inches long for optimal slicing quality. Harvest every few days during peak season to maintain plant productivity and prevent the production decline that follows when oversized cucumbers are left on the vine. Use a knife or garden shears to harvest gently, avoiding disturbance to the vine itself. For pickling purposes, harvest smaller cucumbers before seeds develop and while fruit remains uniform in size.
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