Greenhouse cucumbers

[jackb]

This is turning out to be one of the best years I have ever had for greenhouse cucumbers. We are picking a nice batch every few days and turning them into pickles. Perhaps I should have my assistant open a vegetable stand out front.

 

[ninnymary]

Jackb, I envy you in a nice way! My spacemaster had only one that I think I picked alittle late. It was bitter! There are a few more baby ones. Maybe those will come out ok. Next year, I try a vining one in the same container. Alot of trouble for just one.

Mary

 

[jackb]

Jackb, I envy you in a nice way! My spacemaster had only one that I think I picked alittle late. It was bitter! There are a few more baby ones. Maybe those will come out ok. Next year, I try a vining one in the same container. Alot of trouble for just one.

Mary

That is too bad Mary. I have Boston Piklers in the yard, and although they are doing OK, I find the skins are tough. The variety I grow is Little Leaf and they are good for salad or pickles. We have good luck with them and they grow in the garden or greenhouse. These are essentially in containers.

 

[wsmoak]

I bet you would enjoy the Cucino baby cucumber in the greenhouse. They are small, the skin is thin (no need to peel them) and they taste great.

I got mine from Park Seed but they've been sold out since then... maybe you can find it elsewhere. http://parkseed.com/baby-cucumber-cucino/p/05600-PK-P1/

-Wendy

 

[jackb]

I bet you would enjoy the Cucino baby cucumber in the greenhouse. They are small, the skin is thin (no need to peel them) and they taste great.

I got mine from Park Seed but they've been sold out since then... maybe you can find it elsewhere. http://parkseed.com/baby-cucumber-cucino/p/05600-PK-P1/

-Wendy

Thanks for the suggestion Wendy. To grow in the greenhouse I need a variety that does not need pollination though, that is the reason for the little leaf as they are parthenocarpic. The garden would be OK and I will look into them for next year.

 

[wsmoak]

Thanks for the suggestion Wendy. To grow in the greenhouse I need a variety that does not need pollination though, that is the reason for the little leaf as they are parthenocarpic. The garden would be OK and I will look into them for next year.

I was hunting for another seed source, and according to this one they _are_ self pollinating: http://www.harrisseeds.com/storefront/p-13924-cucumber-cucino-f1-untreated.aspx .

From the picture I'm not certain those are exactly the same as the ones Park had. (Expensive little seeds! But they're worth it for the taste and texture.)

-Wendy

 

[jackb]

"I was hunting for another seed source, and according to this one they _are_ self pollinating: http://www.harrisseeds.com/storefront/p eated.aspx .

From the picture I'm not certain those are exactly the same as the ones Park had. (Expensive little seeds! But they're worth it for the taste and texture.)

-Wendy"

Thanks Wendy. Most greenhouse seeds are expensive. I pay about a dollar each for Trust tomato seeds, but they are worth it.
Jack