Burpless
Green Dragon Burpless Cucumber is an F1 hybrid that delivers the crisp, seedless slicing experience cucumber lovers crave without the digestive aftermath that gives traditional cucumbers their unflattering reputation. These vigorous vining plants produce long, dark-green, spineless fruits ready to harvest in 70-79 days, thriving across hardiness zones 2-12. The burpless trait, combined with exceptional disease resistance and reliable yields, makes this hybrid a standout choice for gardeners seeking a cucumber that's as forgiving to grow as it is pleasant to eat.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-12
48in H x ?in W
Annual
High
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The defining feature here is the burpless character, a trait that genuinely matters to many gardeners and makes Green Dragon different from standard slicing varieties. Long, dark-green fruits with smooth spineless skin are visually striking and handle beautifully in the kitchen. This F1 hybrid resists Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Scab, meaning you spend less time troubleshooting disease and more time harvesting. It thrives in nearly any growing setup, from traditional garden beds and raised beds to containers (with support) and even greenhouse production, giving gardeners real flexibility in how they cultivate it.
Green Dragon Burpless Cucumber is a slicing cucumber through and through. Its burpless trait and clean flavor make it exceptional for fresh eating straight from the vine, sliced into salads, or served as a refreshing snack. The spineless skin feels pleasant in your hand and on your plate, without the prickly irritation common to many cucumber varieties. Its long, uniform shape also makes it reliable for pickling if you prefer home-preserved cucumber projects, though its burpless nature and tender flesh distinguish it from traditional pickling varieties.
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before your last spring frost, sowing at soil temperatures of 65-80°F. Cucumber seeds germinate quickly at this range and prefer direct sowing or starting in peat pots to minimize root disturbance at transplanting.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 60°F, and harden off seedlings over 7-10 days to acclimate them to outdoor conditions. Space transplants 18 inches apart with 48 inches between rows, or adjust closer if using vertical trellising.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date and when soil temperature reaches 65-80°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 18 inches apart, thinning seedlings as they emerge if necessary.
Harvest fruits when they reach 7-8 inches long and while skin remains firm and dark green; don't wait for them to yellow or turn fat, as overripe cucumbers develop tough skin and bitter seeds. Pick every 2-3 days during peak production to encourage continued flowering and fruiting. Gently twist or cut fruits from the vine rather than pulling, which can damage the plant. The spineless skin and smooth texture are pleasant to handle at harvest, making this variety a joy to pick.
As a vining variety that reaches 36-48 inches, Green Dragon Burpless Cucumber benefits from trellising or vertical support. Allow the main vine to grow and produce generously; light pruning of excessive lateral branches can improve air circulation and disease prevention, but avoid heavy pruning that reduces flowering and fruiting sites. Pinching the growing tip once the plant reaches your trellis height will encourage fuller branching and more fruit production.
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