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Kirby Cucumber — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Kirby Cucumber
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55-60days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct seed after soil reaches 65°F, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting. Plant 1/2 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light to medium green with white spines
Size: 3-5 inches long, 1.5-2 inches wide
Shape: Short, thick, blocky with bumpy skin
Flavour: Mild, crisp, and refreshing with very firm flesh

In the kitchen

Pickling, fresh eating, salads, appetizer platters, kosher dill pickles

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, anthracnose
Resistance: Good resistance to scab and moderate resistance to cucumber mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

RadishDeters cucumber beetles and squash bugs while breaking up soil for cucumber roots

MarigoldRepels cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with strong scent

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids while repelling squash bugs

BeanFixes nitrogen in soil for cucumber growth and provides natural trellis support

CornProvides natural support structure and windbreak for climbing cucumber vines

SunflowerAttracts beneficial insects and provides shade during hot summer afternoons

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

LettuceActs as living mulch, conserving soil moisture that cucumbers require

Avoid

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

PotatoCompetes for nutrients and increases risk of blight diseases spreading to cucumbers

MelonShares same pests and diseases, increasing concentration of cucumber beetles and powdery mildew

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 Kirby Cucumber?

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