Tasty Jade Cucumber is a delicious long Asian cucumber bred as an F1 hybrid that delivers exceptional quality in controlled growing environments. This frost-tender variety reaches harvest in just 54 days from transplants and thrives in hardiness zones 3 through 11, making it accessible to gardeners across most of North America. Its compact growth habit and thin-skinned character make it a natural fit for greenhouse or tunnel production, where you can extend both early and late season harvests.
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Moderate
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A thin-skinned Asian cucumber engineered for greenhouse success, Tasty Jade matures quickly at 54 days from transplants and produces the kind of delicious fruit that justifies the extra care these delicate varieties require. The variety's compact growth habit works beautifully in controlled environments where you can manage humidity and temperature precisely. Parthenocarpic traits mean the plant sets fruit reliably without relying on pollinator activity, a real advantage under glass.
Tasty Jade cucumbers are eaten fresh, sliced into salads, or used in Asian cuisine where their long, slender shape and tender skin are prized. The thin skin is edible and adds to the eating experience, making these cucumbers quite different from thicker-skinned American slicing varieties.
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Sow seeds indoors in 50-cell plug trays, placing 1 to 2 seeds per cell about 3 to 4 weeks before you plan to transplant. Keep soil temperature at 80 to 85°F (27 to 29°C) using a heat mat until seedlings emerge. After germination, drop daytime temperatures to 73 to 76°F (23 to 24°C) and maintain nighttime temperatures no lower than 70°F (21°C). Transplant once seedlings have developed approximately 3 true leaves and before they begin to stretch in the tray.
Move seedlings outdoors into your greenhouse or tunnel environment once they have about 3 true leaves. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart, using a common pattern of 2 rows per bed. Harden off plants gradually to the controlled conditions of your protected growing space. Soil temperature should be warm, ideally around 70°F (21°C) or warmer.
Harvest Tasty Jade cucumbers at 54 days from transplant, picking them when they reach the desired length and while the skin is still glossy and tender. Handle thin-skinned varieties with care during harvest to avoid cuts, abrasions, and bruising. Pick regularly to encourage continued fruit production throughout the season.
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