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Tasty Jade — Cucumbers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Tasty Jade
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

54days to harvest

6-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep jade green
Size: 11-12"
Shape: Long, slender, straight with smooth skin
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet, crisp, refreshing with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, Asian cuisine, sushi, gazpacho

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, cucumber beetles
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, angular leaf spot, anthracnose
Resistance: Powdery Mildew (Intermediate)

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.

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and squash bugs, quick harvest makes space for cucumber spread

MarigoldsDeter cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, repel squash bugs

BeansFix nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding cucumbers, different root depths

CornProvides natural trellis support and shade, compatible root systems

LettuceGrows in cucumber shade, shallow roots don't compete, efficient space use

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

SunflowersProvide natural trellis support and attract pollinators essential for fruit set

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong scents from sage, rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and germination

MelonsCompete for same nutrients and space, share common diseases like bacterial wilt

PotatoesBoth susceptible to similar fungal diseases, potatoes may stunt cucumber growth

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.

Tasty Jade

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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