Slicing Cucumber
Bush Slicer Cucumber is a compact, heat-loving variety bred for gardeners who want fresh slicing cucumbers without sprawling vines. Reaching maturity in just 55 days, this indeterminate bush type produces crisp, sliceable fruit on plants that stay manageable in smaller spaces. Plant it once nighttime temperatures hold steady above 55°F, and you'll be harvesting within two months of sowing.
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What sets Bush Slicer apart is its purposeful design for space-conscious gardeners. Rather than sending runners across the garden, this variety grows as a more contained bush while still delivering the classic slicing cucumber experience. The 55-day harvest window means you can sow seeds directly into warm soil and enjoy cucumbers well before mid-summer heat peaks, making succession planting entirely feasible for a continuous harvest.
Bush Slicer cucumbers are eaten fresh, sliced into salads, chopped for cooling summer side dishes, or served alongside meals as a crisp accompaniment. Their slicing character makes them ideal for fresh eating rather than pickling, though they work in any preparation where you'd use a standard slicing cucumber.
Sow seeds directly outdoors only after spring weather has warmed and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 55°F (13°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in slightly mounded hills spaced 3 feet apart, sowing 4 to 5 seeds in each hill. Soil should be well amended with aged manure or compost before sowing.
Pick cucumbers at 55 days after sowing or when they reach your preferred slicing size, before they become oversize or yellow. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production, removing mature fruit signals the plant to set more flowers.
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