Common Name: Slicing Cucumber
Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Width: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Bush types take one-third the space, so they’re great for containers and raised beds.
Bush Champion produces huge, 11-in. (27-cm) cukes with amazing flavor and wide adaptability.
Idea & Tips: Since cucumbers love heat, they can follow cool-season crops, like spinach and lettuce.
The use of mulch can speed up growth by conserving soil moisture, maintaining a high soil temperature.
Water deeply once a week, applying at least one inch of water.
Apply an all-purpose, vegetable garden fertilizer when your plant begins to set fruit.
When planning the garden, consider growing cucumbers vertically on a trellis, fence or other support.
Days to Harvest: 55
Fruit Size: 11 in. (28 cm)
Grower Information: You won’t believe the large number of crisp, bright green cucumbers harvested from Bush Champion. These compact plants are perfect for small gardens and patio containers, producing huge, 11-in. (28-cm) cucumbers for slicing. Amazing flavor and wide adaptability make this our favorite mini.