Commercially introduced by us in the U.S.
Phonetically pronounced: chan-gel-kooy (‘g’ as in good)
Once a very popular farmers’ market heirloom, nowadays, Çengelköy is a very rare cucumber due to gentrification and loss of city gardens. This Turkish heirloom produces small, crunchy, and sweet fruits. No need to peel the skin! Best when picked at 4”-5”of length. Small plants keep producing for two months after the first harvest. 65-70 days to maturity.
Packet has 20 seeds
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/2"
- Sprouts in 4-5 days
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 70-90F
- Plant Spacing: 18-24"
- Frost hardy: No
- Cucumis sativus
- Growing tips: Direct seed in rich soil after last frost in spring or late summer. Water regularly. Trellis to save space. Pick regularly to encourage higher yields.

Laurie (verified owner) –
Beautiful cucumbers. Fair number. Susceptible to disease.