Long Slender Cucumbers
Produces elongated, dark green cucumbers with smooth or slightly ridged skin, depending on the variety.
Japanese Cucumber Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Japanese Cucumber Seeds
Japanese Cucumber is a popular vegetable variety known for its long, slender, dark green fruits, crisp texture, and mild, refreshing flavor. These cucumbers are commonly used in fresh salads, sandwiches, sushi, and pickling. The plants grow well in warm weather with full sunlight, fertile soil, and consistent moisture.
Japanese Cucumber
Long Slender Fruits
Crisp Texture
Home Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Crisp and Refreshing
Known for its crisp flesh, mild flavor, and refreshing taste, making it suitable for fresh eating.
Vigorous Vining Growth
Develops climbing vines that benefit from trellises and suitable garden support.
Versatile Kitchen Use
Suitable for salads, sushi, sandwiches, fresh snacks, and homemade pickles.
Product Highlights
Long, slender dark green fruits
Crisp and mild-flavored flesh
Popular Asian cucumber type
Suitable for fresh salads
Ideal for sushi and sandwiches
Can be used for pickling
Vigorous climbing growth habit
Grows well in warm conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cucumis sativus |
| Common Name | Japanese Cucumber; Japanese Long Cucumber |
| Plant Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Vegetable |
| Fruit Color | Dark Green |
| Fruit Shape | Long, Slender, and Cylindrical |
| Fruit Length | Varies by variety, commonly around 8–12 inches |
| Growth Habit | Vining and Climbing |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as an annual in most climates; suitable growing season varies by region |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer after the soil has warmed |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular and consistent moisture |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches, depending on growing method |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 50–65 days from sowing, depending on variety and conditions |
| Uses | Salads, Sushi, Sandwiches, Fresh Eating, and Pickling |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Japanese Cucumber seeds. Sow directly into the garden after the soil has warmed, or start indoors in individual containers before transplanting.
Select healthy Japanese Cucumber seeds. Sow directly into the garden after the soil has warmed, or start indoors in individual containers before transplanting.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny planting location with fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Mix in organic matter to improve soil structure and fertility.
Choose a sunny planting location with fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Mix in organic matter to improve soil structure and fertility.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep. Space plants according to the growing method and provide enough room for vines to develop.
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep. Space plants according to the growing method and provide enough room for vines to develop.
Step 4: Provide Water and Support
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development. Install a trellis or suitable support to encourage vertical growth and improve airflow.
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development. Install a trellis or suitable support to encourage vertical growth and improve airflow.
Step 5: Harvest the Cucumbers
Harvest fruits when they reach the expected size for their variety and are firm, dark green, and tender. Pick regularly to encourage continued fruit production.
Harvest fruits when they reach the expected size for their variety and are firm, dark green, and tender. Pick regularly to encourage continued fruit production.
Grow Fresh and Crisp Japanese Cucumbers
Add Japanese Cucumber Seeds to your vegetable garden and enjoy growing long, slender cucumbers with a crisp texture and refreshing flavor. With full sunlight, fertile soil, consistent watering, and proper vine support, these plants can provide a rewarding home gardening harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Japanese Cucumber growing, fruit development, and harvesting.
How long do Japanese cucumbers take to grow from seed?
Japanese cucumbers generally begin producing harvestable fruits approximately 50–65 days after sowing, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Seeds commonly germinate within 5–10 days in warm, moist soil. Provide full sunlight, regular watering, and fertile soil for healthy plant development.
Do Japanese cucumber plants need a trellis to grow?
Japanese cucumber plants have a vining growth habit and benefit from trellises or other climbing supports. Growing them vertically helps improve air circulation, keeps fruits off the ground, and makes harvesting easier. Choose a sturdy support that can hold the weight of growing vines and cucumbers.
Why do Japanese cucumbers become bitter or misshapen?
Bitter or misshapen cucumbers can develop because of inconsistent watering, heat stress, poor pollination, or other growing conditions. Maintain even soil moisture, provide adequate sunlight, and harvest fruits regularly at the recommended size. Choosing a suitable variety for your climate can also support better fruit quality.