Telegraph Improved English Cucumber is a classic greenhouse and garden variety known for producing long, slender, dark green cucumbers with smooth skin and exceptional eating quality. This variety produces fruits up to 38-46 cm (15-18") long with very small, soft seeds, making them ideal for fresh slicing. Plants are vigorous and highly productive, producing mild, burpless cucumbers that are never bitter when grown under good conditions. Fruits stay crisp and fresh longer than many traditional cucumber varieties. Plant Details Plant type: English slicing cucumber Growth habit: Vining, vigorous and high yielding Sun: Full sun Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36") Support: Trellising strongly recommended for straight fruits and disease prevention Container friendly: Yes, in large containers with strong vertical support Fruit and Harvest Telegraph Improved produces long, smooth, dark green cucumbers with crisp texture, mild flavour, and minimal seeds. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Excellent for: Fresh slicing Salads Sandwiches Fresh vegetable trays Why Buy a Starter Plant? Starting with an established plant provides: Earlier harvests in northern climates Faster plant establishment Reduced risk compared to direct seeding Grown With Care Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm. Well suited for: greenhouse growers, home gardeners, market growers, and gardeners wanting classic long English cucumbers with excellent flavour and texture.
