English Telegraph Cucumber

The English cucumber is longer (up to 18") and thinner than traditional cucumbers, with very small, soft seeds. 'Telegraph Improved' was developed in the 1800s for growing in greenhouses, but is now a favorite of home gardeners for the long, thin-skinned, burpless fruits that add a cool, mild flavor and a snappy crunch to salads and sandwiches. Cucumbers develop best when grown on a trellis and get regular moisture while fruits are forming.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 20

Days to Maturity:  60 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Parthenocarpic, slicing cucumber

Native: Southern Asia

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: 8' vines

Variety Info: 10"–18" long, skinny, dark green fruits with sweet flesh. Vines can be up to 8' long.