Green Finger Cucumber: A Gourmet Delight for Your Garden
Discover the exceptional Green Finger Cucumber, a gourmet Beit Alpha-type variety that matures in just 60 days. This Cornell University-bred cucumber boasts thin, tender skin, crisp flesh, and a small seed cavity, setting a new standard for quality and yield. With its impressive disease resistance and durability, Green Finger has outperformed hybrids in trials, making it a top choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Green Finger Cucumbers are versatile and perfect for various culinary applications. Their slim, 6-8 inch fruits offer a mild, refreshing flavor ideal for snacking, slicing into salads, or adding to summer beverages. The cucumber’s crisp texture and sweet taste, free from bitterness, make it a favorite for fresh eating and pickling alike. Its exceptional flavor and quality ensure a delightful addition to any meal or preserve.
These vigorous plants thrive in full sun and can reach heights of 3 feet, making them suitable for trellising or vertical gardening to save space. Green Finger Cucumbers are highly productive, with each plant capable of yielding up to 15 fruits, especially when harvested young. Their adaptability allows for successful cultivation in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, providing flexibility for various growing environments.
Growing Success Tips:
- Plant in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0
- Provide consistent moisture, aiming for 1-2 inches of water per week
- Harvest regularly to encourage continuous fruit production
- Monitor for pests and diseases, though Green Finger has strong natural resistance
Green Finger Cucumbers offer an unparalleled combination of flavor, productivity, and ease of care. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or a market gardener, these cucumbers will exceed your expectations with their gourmet quality and abundant harvests.
For optimal growth and yield, consider using a trellis system to improve air circulation and make harvesting easier.
Product Features
- Beit Alpha-type cucumber
- 6-8 inch fruit length
- Thin, tender skin with crisp flesh
- Small seed cavity
- Open-pollinated variety
- Days to maturity: 60
- Spacing: 15 inches apart
- Plant height: 3 feet
- Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Suitable for field or open tunnel cultivation
Key Benefits
- Exceptional flavor and texture
- High yield and productivity
- Strong disease resistance
- Versatile for fresh eating and pickling
