Cucumber Vorgebirgstrauben – High-yield and disease-tolerant, organic seeds, heirloom
Cucumis sativus L.
Vorgebirgstrauben is a classic heirloom cucumber valued for its crisp texture, great flavour, and reliable harvest. It produces slender, dark green cucumbers with lightly ridged skin and juicy flesh — perfect for fresh eating, pickling, and preserving.QUICK INFO
Type: cucumber, heirloom variety
Fruits: slender, dark green, lightly ridged skin
Texture: juicy and crisp, great flavour
Use: fresh eating, pickling, preserving
Yield: high-yielding; regular picking keeps production going
Strength: good disease tolerance
Where to grow: outdoors and greenhouse
Start indoors: March–April
Direct sow outdoors: from mid-May (once soil is warm)
Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
Plant spacing: 40–50 cm
Row spacing: 100–150 cm
Support: poles / trellis
Harvest: June to September
In pack: see the packet
DESCRIPTION
Cucumber Vorgebirgstrauben is an excellent choice if you love traditional, flavourful cucumbers: crisp, juicy, and versatile. The long, slender fruits work beautifully in salads and are also great for jars. Pick regularly and don’t let fruits overgrow — frequent harvesting encourages the plant to keep producing all season.
Heirloom varieties are becoming popular again among organic gardeners for their authentic taste and dependable performance. Vorgebirgstrauben fits perfectly if you want a classic cucumber with strong kitchen versatility.
For best results, grow in a warm sunny spot, keep watering consistent, and use support so fruits stay clean and harvesting is easier.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it good for pickling?
Yes — it’s great for pickling and preserving, and also excellent fresh.
Can I grow it outdoors?
Yes, once the soil is warm and the site is sunny. A greenhouse usually gives a more reliable and earlier harvest.
When should I sow?
Start indoors in March–April, or direct sow outdoors from mid-May when soil has warmed.
Do I need a trellis?
Recommended — a trellis/poles improve airflow, keep fruits cleaner, and make harvesting easier.
How long do the seeds keep?
Stored cool, dry, dark, and airtight, seeds often remain viable for 4–5 years.
Packet 10 seeds
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