Bred and released to the seed market in 1956 by the Clemson University’s South Carolina Truck Experiment Station, the Ashley cucumber is known for its powdery mildew tolerance. Plants produce a bounty of 8″, dark green fruits that are great for slicing. This is a popular variety in the Southeast region.
Our seed crop was grown by Gavin and Silvana Cory of the Cory Ridge Farm in MN. Photo by Silvana Cory.
Packet has min. 25 seeds
- Cucumis sativus
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/2″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 70-90F
- Plant spacing: 18″
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Vining
- Growing tips: Start cucumber seeds indoors in seedling trays or small seedling pots in seed starting soil that has essential nutrients in it 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Keep the soil moist for quick germination. Make sure to keep the young seedlings under good light to have strong plants with sturdy, healthy stems and leaves. Transplant to garden or a pot with ample space for roots to spread after last frost in well-drained, fertile soil. Feed your plants with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Water regularly especially in flower stage. Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease. You can trellis plants to decrease disease pressure and improve air circulation. Cucumber thrives in a hot climate and does best in sandy soil with good drainage. Note that it is possible for cucumber seeds to rot when they are direct-seeded if the soil is cool and moist before they can sprout so make sure the soil temperature is over 70F.
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