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55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Parade Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Parade does well in extreme weather, and its fruits mature relatively at the same time. This variety is perfect for those who want a heavy yield of uniform, 4-5 inch pickling cucumbers. ~950 seeds/oz.
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Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF 
Growing Parade Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden
Cucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow.
Cucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. This monoecious type has both male and female flowers that require insect or hand pollination to bear fruit.
Harvesting Parade Cucumber
These pickling cucumbers produce heavy yields of blocky 4-5 inch bumpy fruits. This variety is known to produce relatively all at once compared to others. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest.
About Parade Cucumber Garden Seeds
Originally developed in Russia for growing in climates with short growing seasons.
Sweeter and more tender than many other heirlooms.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"I recommend growing cucumbers with a vertical support, like a fence or a trellis, to promote healthy air circulation."
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer |
Parade Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g - Wholesale - Approximately 90 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 950 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 15,200 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 76,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 380,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Parade Cucumber seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Parade Cucumber Color: | Green |
| Parade Cucumber Flavor: | Mild and crisp with low bitterness. |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Days to Maturity: | 55-60 |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow. |
| Soil Preference: | Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F. |
| Germination Temperature: | 75-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, while direct sowing is the preferred method, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures. |
| Cucumber Type: | Pickling - Pickling cucumbers typically are shorter, have a thinner, bumpy, or warty skin. While they can be eaten fresh and in salads, these are preferred for pickling. |
| Cucumber Pollination: | Monoecious - These cucumbers produce both male and female flowers. While insects carry out pollination activity, you may hand-pollinate to increase the likelihood of fruit set. |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Around 45-64 Days from sowing. |
| Plant Width: | 36-48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36-48 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support) |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |
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