Quick Info
Plant In
April - June
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Planting Depth
1 inch
Space Seeds
Rows: 1½ feet Hills: 4 inches
Days to Germinate
5 - 10 days
Days to Harvest
Approx. 60
English Cucumber
Chelsea Prize
Chelsea Prize
Quick Info
Plant In
April - June
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Planting Depth
1 inch
Space Seeds
Rows: 1½ feet Hills: 4 inches
Days to Germinate
5 - 10 days
Days to Harvest
Approx. 60
EXCLUSIVE - Our cucumber lovers’ reward, 12 to 15 inch Chelsea Prize is the same long, elegantly slender English cucumber found at a premium price in upscale markets. These thin skinned, bitter-free cucumbers are always easy to digest with absolutely delicious crispy sweet flesh and few seeds. The handsome glossy fruits are produced in abundance from every node of the vigorous, self-pollinating vines. Enjoy them all summer in wafer-thin juicy slices for salads or cut into refreshing crisp wedges. (Scab resistant). Parthenocarpic.
Seed Count: Approx. 9-10 / Weight: 250 mg / F-1 Hybrid
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Quick Info
Plant In
April - June
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Planting Depth
1 inch
Space Seeds
Rows: 1½ feet Hills: 4 inches
Days to Germinate
5 - 10 days
Days to Harvest
Approx. 60

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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
Plant heat loving cucumbers only when weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 50°F (13°C). Amend soil well with aged manure or compost. Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1 1/2 feet apart and 1 inch deep with 3 feet between rows. Thin to 1 seedling per group. Or make slightly mounded hills 5 feet apart, sowing 5 or 6 seeds in each hill. Thin to the 3 strongest plants.
GROWING NOTES
Protect seedlings from marauding birds with plastic berry baskets, removing before plants get crowded. Shallow rooted cucumbers need ample and consistent moisture. Avoid overly wet or dry periods for good quality fruit. Growing cucumber vines up vertical supports gives you long straight fruits and saves garden space.
HARVEST AND USE
Cut rather than pull fruits from vines before seeds are large inside. Harvest every few days for longest fruit production. These juicy tender cucumbers need no peeling. Slice and enjoy for refreshing snacks, in salads and sandwiches. Eat cucumbers within a day or two of picking for best taste and quality.
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I had to replant as a groundhog ate all my watermelon & cantaloupe, my 1st 2 rows of the pole beans, my butterbeans, 2/3 of my English cucumbers & part of my squash plants. The English cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe, pole beans & butter beans came back strong. Cucumbers are halfway up the trellis, pole beans are on the 2nd & 3rd rows of the rope lines. My Squash & Climbing Zucchini look like they are on steroids. All but 3 of my tomato plants are bigger than they ever have been thanks to the topsoil with mushrooms. White Corn is doing great too! Looks like it will be my best garden ever. Thanks for the English Cucumbers as I haven’t been able to find them till a friend told me about Renee’s Gardens.I can’t wait to start picking my crop in 2-3 more weeks. Thanks for everything!
Again another winner from this site. The cucumber were lush and productive, thin skinned and delightful to eat. Also self pollinating so they can be grown in my enclosed shade house. I'm in zone 9b central Florida.
We appreciate your tips for growing these in Florida's unique climate. It’s great that they’re doing well in your shade house. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I can't say enough about this cucumber. We planted 10 seeds, 5 in each box, to spread over a hoop between them. We stopped counting cucumbers at 400! There were 2 more harvests after that so at least 425, not counting the times the grandson helped pick and ate as he went and the few we just left on the vine when the weather turned. Most were over a foot long, the longest was a straight 18 inches. Even that one had a small seed cavity. They have better flavor than the kind wrapped in plastic at the store. They make fantastic refrigerator pickles. We plan to plant the same as last year, but this year's surplus will go to the local food pantries. Last year we gave them to everyone we knew and put a free box on the road.
Perfect packets and arrived quickly! Thank you for your wonderful selection!
High germination rates; Seedlings growing strong. Doing well. Would appreciate growing tips. Thank you!
We got 100% germination and are so happy! the plants are beautiful and healthy. We won't buy seeds from any other company
Fast service and quality seeds. Hopefully the cucumbers don't disappoint. Pretty sure they won't.
Several seeds sprouted and are growing well.
I've been planting these cucumbers for several years. Perfect 🥰 every year. Abundant crop and delicious.
Abundant producer and lasted lo ger than other varieties I tried.
Hands down, the most prolific package of seeds I've ever purchased. There were enough english cucumbers to feed my family, all my neighbors and all the delivery drivers all season. I planted them in my front year and I invited people to pick as many as they want. Everyone commented how delish they were and would eat them straight off the vine. I can't recommend this enough. I started some early inside and direct planted. Both ways worked perfectly. My recommendation is to plant them in cycles because you just can't keep up if you plant them all at once.
Hi Vivian, we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed growing the English Cucumber! It sounds like your garden was a real hit this season. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and recommendations. Happy gardening!



















