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Ashley Cucumber — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Ashley Cucumber
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65-70days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 60°F and all danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Size: 7-8 inches long, 2 inches diameter
Shape: Cylindrical, slightly tapered
Flavour: Mild, crisp, refreshing with tender skin

In the kitchen

Fresh slicing, salads, pickling when small, sandwich slices

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, aphids
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, powdery mildew, angular leaf spot
Resistance: Good resistance to downy mildew and scab

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – September
7	March – April	May	May – June	July – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – August
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – July
10	January – February	March	March – April	May – July
11	January	February	February – March	April – June
12	January	February	February – March	April – June
13	January	February	February – March	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving cucumber flavor

MarigoldDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, draws pests away

RadishRepels cucumber beetles and improves soil structure without competing for space

LettuceProvides ground cover to retain moisture and suppress weeds under cucumber vines

Bush BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding cucumbers

SunflowerProvides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial pollinators

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong-scented herbs like sage can stunt cucumber growth and affect flavor

MelonCompetes for nutrients and space, increases risk of shared diseases like bacterial wilt

PotatoMay increase susceptibility to blight diseases and compete heavily for nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 10
Protein (g): 0.59
Fat (g): 0.16
Carbohydrate (g): 2.16
Fibre (g): 0.7
Sugars (g): 1.38
Vitamin A (µg): 4
Vitamin C (mg): 3.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 7.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.051
Folate (µg): 14
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.22
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 136
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Ashley Cucumber?

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