Cucumber - Shintokiwa

Minimum Seed Count: 15

Shintokiwa Cucumber
A prized Japanese heirloom known for exceptional flavor and the most crunchy of any cucumber we’ve grown making these exceptional for pickling! Fruits grow very large—often 8–12 inches or more—while staying tender, juicy, and sweet. Vigorous vines are heavy producers, providing abundant harvests all season long. Smooth, deep-green skin and pale green flesh make these cucumbers perfect for salads, sushi, and fresh snacking. A must-have variety for gardeners who want high yields and outstanding quality. 

🌱 How to Plant Shintokiwa Cucumber

🌞 Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
🌡️ Soil Temp: 70–95°F (21–35°C) for best germination
⏳ Days to Maturity: 55–60 days

📅 When to Plant

• Direct Sow: After last frost when soil is warm.

• Start Indoors: 3–4 weeks before transplanting, if desired.

📏 Spacing

• Sow seeds ½–1 inch deep.

• Space 12–18 inches apart in rows that are 4–6 feet apart.

• Provide trellis or support for straighter fruits and better air circulation but does great on the ground as well!

💧 Care Tips

✅ Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
✅ Mulch around plants to retain moisture and keep fruits clean.
✅ Harvest often to encourage continuous production.