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English Telegraph — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: English Telegraph
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65-75days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderate to Difficultdifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct seed when soil is 70°F+. Requires trellising and often greenhouse growing.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1.5-2 inches per week, very consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with high organic matter content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep green with smooth, glossy skin
Size: 12-20 inches long, 2-3 inches wide
Shape: Very long, straight, cylindrical with smooth skin
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and crisp with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, gourmet salads, tea sandwiches, elegant appetizers, European cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, thrips (especially in greenhouse)
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, cucumber mosaic virus, bacterial wilt
Resistance: Susceptible to most cucumber diseases, requires careful management

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, 2 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and cucumber beetles while improving cucumber flavor

RadishesDeter cucumber beetles and squash bugs, break up soil for cucumber roots

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and cucumber beetles with their strong scent

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for cucumber beetles and aphids, climbing varieties provide ground cover

BeansFix nitrogen in soil for cucumber growth, provide natural trellising structure

DillAttracts beneficial insects that prey on cucumber pests, improves pollination

LettuceProvides living mulch, conserves soil moisture, and utilizes space efficiently

SunflowersProvide natural trellising support and attract pollinators for better fruit set

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong herbs like sage and rosemary can stunt cucumber growth through allelopathic compounds

MelonsCompete for similar nutrients and space, share common pests and diseases

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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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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