Excelsior Organic (F1) Cucumber Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Cucumis sativus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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50 days
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Disease Resistance Codes
Disease Resistance Codes
- S
- Scab
- TSP
- Target Spot
- CMV
- Cucumber Mosaic Virus
- CVYV
- Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus
- PM
- Powdery Mildew
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S ,
TSP ,
CMV ,
CVYV ,
PM
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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Product Features
Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
Supplies that meet the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) rules according to a third-party authority such as OMRI, WSDA, and/or a local authority such as MOFGA or NOFA. -
Greenhouse Performer
- Variety that we have found, based on our trials, to be the best performers in a climate-controlled greenhouse environment.
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Hydroponic Performer
- Variety that can be grown successfully using hydroponic growing methods, such as NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), DWC (Deep Water Culture), or other soilless growing systems.
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Excelsior Organic (F1) Cucumber Seed
Attractive, high-yielding pickler for the greenhouse.
Excelsior produces dark green, blocky, nicely proportioned 4–5" cucumbers with American-style spines. Vigorous, balanced plant with consistent fruit setting. Excellent flavor. Also does well in screen houses, in the field under row cover, or wherever else pollinators are absent. Parthenocarpic and gynoecious. USDA Certified Organic.Disease Resistance:
Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Cucumis sativus
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
×
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50 days
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Disease Resistance Codes
Disease Resistance Codes
- S
- Scab
- TSP
- Target Spot
- CMV
- Cucumber Mosaic Virus
- CVYV
- Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus
- PM
- Powdery Mildew
-
S ,
TSP ,
CMV ,
CVYV ,
PM
-
Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
×
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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Product Features
Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
Supplies that meet the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) rules according to a third-party authority such as OMRI, WSDA, and/or a local authority such as MOFGA or NOFA. -
Greenhouse Performer
- Variety that we have found, based on our trials, to be the best performers in a climate-controlled greenhouse environment.
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Hydroponic Performer
- Variety that can be grown successfully using hydroponic growing methods, such as NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), DWC (Deep Water Culture), or other soilless growing systems.
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CULTURE:
Cucumbers thrive in a tunnel or greenhouse environment, which increases your control over fruit quality and extends the harvest season, both early and late. Growing info is similar to field cucumbers, but transplants are typically started earlier and may need supplemental lighting and heat to maintain strong seedlings. We highly recommend using gynoecious and parthenocarpic varieties for greenhouse or tunnel production, as pollination can be challenging in a protected growing environment. When isolated from regular varieties, parthenocarpic types will produce seedless fruit.DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding; subtract about 10 days for days to maturity from transplanting.TRANSPLANTING INDOORS:
Sow indoors in 50-cell plug trays, 1–2 seeds/cell, 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Keep temperature above 70°F (21°C) day and 60°F (16°C) night. Transplant once seedlings have approx. 3 true leaves, and before they begin to stretch in the tray. A common plant spacing is 2 rows per bed, with 12–18" between plants, but this may vary depending on variety, climate, disease pressure, and pruning methods. Minimize disturbing roots when transplanting. Cucumbers are healthiest when the soil temperature in the root zone is about 65–70°F (18–21°C). Grafted plants can typically tolerate cooler soil temperatures. For the first week after transplanting, maintaining both day and nighttime temperatures in the mid-70's °F helps to promote rapid foliar and root growth. At fruit set, reduce nighttime temps to the mid-60's °F and begin monitoring plants to manage them towards season-long productivity.Trellising & Pruning: Trellis each plant onto a vertical string with trellis clips roughly 1" below every third leaf. Prune "suckers," or "side-shoots," off the main vine at each node, taking care not to damage the developing fruit. Keep taut and reuse bottom clips, keeping at least 3–4 per string. Consider a "Lower-and-Lean", or "Lower and Coil" system if you have a long season, capable structure, and enough labor. The "Umbrella" system is better suited to growers with a very short growing season or more limited labor. More information is available in our Greenhouse Cucumber Production Guide. Keep grafted plants free from scion roots and rootstock suckers.
DISEASES:
Most greenhouse diseases of cucumbers are exacerbated by high humidity and stagnant air. Powdery mildew in particular is a very common disease in cucumber greenhouses in the Northeast. Ensure proper venting and crop spacing to allow for sufficient airflow. Pruning lower leaves can help to manage diseases and steer towards maximum production. If possible, practice crop rotation, residue sanitation, and choose disease-resistant varieties.INSECT PESTS: Greenhouses or hoophouses can be installed with screens to prevent damage from common insect pests, as well as to prevent pollination of seedless varieties. Excluding cucumber beetles will also help prevent bacterial wilt.HARVEST & STORAGE: Thin-skinned varieties require more care during harvest and storage to avoid abrasions, cuts, and bruising on the fruit. Thin-skinned fruit will also dehydrate more quickly in comparison to most field varieties and require more humid storage conditions: store at 55–57 °F, and 95% relative humidity.TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 90 plants/100 seeds.MINI: 10 seeds.PACKET:
30 seeds.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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