CUCUMBER ‘Boothby’s Blonde’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Boothby’s Blonde is a USA heirloom that is highly productive and has been recognized by the Slow Food Ark of Taste as in need of preservation. The cucumbers are oval, with a creamy white skin ripening to golden with an excellent crisp, sweet flavor with no need to peel. It is best eaten at 10cm long. It copes well with hot, humid weather and appears resistant to powdery mildew.
Plant Type: Warm season annual vine
Plant Height: 25 cm; 1.8 m high on a trellis
Sow When:
- Temperate Subtropical: Late September – December
- Tropical: Spring to summer (April – August)
Germination:
- 4 – 12 days
- Depth: 5 – 10 mm deep
Position: Full sun; requires bee pollination
Sow Where: Sow direct in the garden bed
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 5.5 – 7
Trellis Details:
- Sow 3 – 4 seeds then thin to the strongest seedling at 2-leaf stage
- On hills spaced at 60 – 80 cm with rows at 1.5m
- 3 – 4 seeds spaced at 30 – 40 cm
- Add compost, requires frequent watering
Harvest: 63 days, harvest daily
