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Salad Bush — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Salad Bush
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

57-60days 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: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 8-18 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green with white spines
Size: 8 inches long, 2.5 inches wide
Shape: Straight, cylindrical slicing cucumber
Flavour: Crisp, mild, and refreshing with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, snacking, light pickling

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs
Diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial wilt, anthracnose
Resistance: Good resistance to scab, cucumber mosaic virus, and powdery mildew

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

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

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

MarigoldsDeter cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

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

BeansFix nitrogen in soil and provide natural trellis support for climbing varieties

CornProvides natural shade and wind protection while serving as living trellis

LettuceUtilizes space efficiently as ground cover and benefits from cucumber's shade

DillAttracts beneficial insects like predatory wasps that control cucumber pests

SunflowersProvide natural shade and attract pollinators while deterring some pests

Aromatic HerbsMint, oregano, and chives repel ants, aphids, and cucumber beetles

Avoid

SageInhibits growth of cucumbers through allelopathic compounds

PotatoesCompete for nutrients and space, may increase disease susceptibility

MelonsShare similar pests and diseases, creating concentrated pest problems

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.

Salad Bush

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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