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Tsuyataro, Hybrid
Cucumis sativus
 Tsuyataro, Hybrid
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Seed #278 |
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This beautiful, easy to grow burpless type is a bestseller in Japan. The skin is glossy deep green and is smooth with few spines. The fruit is very uniform and suitable for open field, greenhouse, and home growing. It has a monecious flowering habit (plant produces both male and female flowers) and moderate resistance to both downy and powdery mildew.
- Warm season annual
- Approx. 15-20 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- Maturity: Approx. 50-60 days
- Planting season: Late spring to early summer
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Cultivation: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits and ease of harvest. Harvest when about 8” long.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Thin
To |
Row
Distance |
| 78-86°F |
1" |
2-4" |
10-12" |
24-36" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: The flesh is very crisp, firm and mostly eaten fresh.
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