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Japanese Climbing — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Japanese Climbing
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

58-65days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow when soil is consistently 70°F. Plant 1 inch deep near strong trellis or support structure.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1.5-2 inches per week, deep watering
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of compost
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium to dark green
Size: 8-10 inches long
Shape: Long, slender, slightly curved
Flavour: Sweet, mild, and never bitter with tender, edible skin

In the kitchen

Fresh eating with skin on, salads, Asian dishes, light pickling

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetle, squash bug, aphids
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, cucumber mosaic virus
Resistance: Good heat tolerance and moderate disease resistance

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 – September
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 cucumber beetles while potentially improving cucumber flavor

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

MarigoldsRepels cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, natural pest deterrent

LettuceProvides ground cover to retain soil moisture and doesn't compete for nutrients

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit cucumber growth, compatible growth habits

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing cucumbers, efficient space usage

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber germination and growth

PotatoesCompete for similar nutrients and space, may increase disease susceptibility

MelonsCross-pollination concerns and competition for nutrients, water, and space

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 Japanese Climbing?

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