Cucumber 'Sanjaku Kiuri' (Cucumis sativus) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Sanjaku Kiuri' cucumber is a traditional Japanese variety , renowned for its long, slender fruits , which can reach 35 to 45 cm in length . Its taste is exceptionally sweet and refreshing , with a thin, slightly bumpy skin that remains tender even when ripe.
Very productive, it grows on a vigorous climbing plant , ideal for growing on trellises to optimize space and obtain straight fruits.
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Climbing, vigorous
Fruit length : 35 to 45 cm
Color : Dark green, thin, slightly bumpy skin
Flavor : Sweet, refreshing, no bitterness
Maturity : 55 to 65 days
Tolerance : Resistant to common cucumber diseases
Use : Fresh, salads, pickles
🌱 Cultivation method
🌞 Exposure : Full sun
🌱 Sowing :
• Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
• Direct sowing after all risk of frost, when the soil reaches 18°C
📏 Sowing depth : 1 cm
🌡 Germination temperature : 20-30°C
⏳ Germination time : 7 to 10 days
🌿 Spacing : 30 to 45 cm between plants, 1 m between rows
💦 Watering : Regular, on well-drained and rich soil
🌾 Staking recommended : Promotes better growth and easier harvesting
With its rapid growth and abundant production , the 'Sanjaku Kiuri' cucumber is a must-have for lovers of fine and tasty cucumbers.
Use and special features
🥒 A long and tender cucumber
Ideal for fresh salads, spring rolls and Japanese pickles .
🌱 A climbing and very productive variety
Grows vigorously and produces elongated fruits all summer .
🇯🇵 A Japanese tradition in your vegetable garden
Cultivated for centuries in Japan, this cucumber is appreciated for its taste quality and its crunchy texture .
