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Palace King Cucumber — Cucumbers

60-65days to harvest

5-8days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Best started indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (65°F+) for transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1.5-2 inches per week, consistent moisture essential
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with high organic matter content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium to dark green with glossy skin
Size: 12-14 inches long, 2.5 inches diameter
Shape: Long, straight, cylindrical
Flavour: Mild, sweet, exceptionally crisp with tender skin

In the kitchen

Gourmet slicing, European-style salads, tea sandwiches, garnishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt
Resistance: Moderate resistance to common cucumber diseases

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.

RadishDeters cucumber beetles and improves soil structure with taproot

MarigoldRepels cucumber beetles, aphids, and other harmful insects

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil and provides natural trellis support

CornProvides natural shade and wind protection for cucumber vines

DillAttracts beneficial insects and may improve cucumber flavor

LettuceActs as living mulch, conserving soil moisture

SunflowerProvides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial pollinators

Avoid

PotatoCompetes for nutrients and may harbor similar soil-borne diseases

SageAllelopathic compounds can inhibit cucumber growth

Aromatic herbsStrong oils from mint, rosemary can stunt cucumber development

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 Palace King Cucumber?

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