Commercially introduced by us in the U.S.
Phonetically pronounced: keel-ees
This cucumber hails us from Kilis, a town in South-Central Turkey, on the border with Syria. Productive plants have short vines, and yield small, crunchy fruits with lovely scent and excellent, sweet flavor. Kilis definitely has pickling qualities; however, it is joyful to eat it fresh as well. This is an early variety.
Packet has min. 25 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.
Sierra Casselman (verified owner) –
Flowered but didn’t set fruit – probably my fault as I planted very late and let them get too dry.
Randy Thompson (verified owner) –
Great flavor, moderate yield
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Did well, good crop
Katherine M. (verified owner) –
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