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Burpless Beauty — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Burpless Beauty
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

62-68days to harvest

6-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow when soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture essential
Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil with high organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium to dark green
Size: 10-12 inches long, 2 inches diameter
Shape: Long, slender, slightly tapered
Flavour: Sweet, mild, very crisp with no bitter compounds

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, slicing, salads, cucumber water, gazpacho

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, thrips, squash vine borers
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, angular leaf spot
Resistance: Good resistance to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery 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	August – 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.

RadishesRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, breaks up soil for cucumber roots

MarigoldsDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, repels squash bugs

Bush BeansFixes nitrogen in soil for cucumber uptake, doesn't compete for space

CornProvides natural trellis support and wind protection for climbing cucumbers

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, cucumber vines provide beneficial shade

SunflowersAttracts pollinators essential for cucumber fruit development

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong scents from sage, rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and germination

PotatoesCompete for similar nutrients and space, may harbor similar fungal diseases

MelonsCross-pollination concerns and competition for nutrients in same plant family

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

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