Ashley Cucumber – Heirloom Seeds

Ashley Cucumber – Heavy-Yielding Heirloom Built for Heat & Humidity

Ashley Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a large, sweet, and tender heirloom slicing cucumber bred to thrive in hot, humid conditions — making it an exceptional choice for coastal and southern gardens. Medium, vigorous vines produce uniform 7–8" bright green, smooth fruits with a slight taper at the stem end. Downy mildew resistant and excellent for market growers. Ready in just 65 days, Ashley delivers a steady, heavy harvest when planted regularly throughout the season. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom.

Why Grow Ashley Cucumber?

• Heavy producer in heat & humidity — ideal for coastal, southern, and humid climates
• Downy mildew resistant — reliable performance where other varieties struggle
• Large, uniform fruits — 7–8" sweet, tender, bright green cucumbers
• Market quality — uniform size and appearance, excellent for farmers markets
• 65-day maturity — stagger plantings for continuous harvest all season
• Flexible growing — trellis, stakes, or sprawl

Growth Habits

• Days to Maturity: 65 days
• Fruit Size: 7–8", bright green, smooth, slight taper at stem end
• Flavor: Sweet and tender
• Growth Habit: Medium, vigorous vine
• Hardiness Zones: 3–12
• Disease Resistance: Downy mildew resistant

Starting & Growing Tips

• Direct sow preferred — standard planting time is May, or 1–2 weeks after last frost
• Sow 1" deep, 18" apart (12" apart on trellis), rows 5 feet apart
• Soak seeds overnight before planting to promote germination
• Plant in warm soil with pH 6–6.8, soil temperature 65–75°F
• Full sun required
• Water consistently — cucumbers need regular moisture throughout the season
• A trellis or stake system will provide higher yields and better airflow
• Stagger plantings throughout the season for a continuous harvest

Harvesting

Harvest when fruits reach 7–8" long. Cut cucumbers at the stem — do not pull from the vine. Harvest frequently to keep plants producing prolifically. Allowing fruits to over-mature reduces overall yields.

Culinary Uses

Ashley is a classic slicing cucumber with sweet, tender flesh — perfect for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, and summer snacking. Excellent sliced with dips, layered in sandwiches, or used in cold soups and tzatziki.

• Fresh sliced in salads & sandwiches
• Dips, tzatziki & cold soups
• Summer snacking straight from the garden
• Light pickling

Planting Information

• Seeding Depth: 1"
• Plant Spacing: 18" (12" on trellis)
• Row Spacing: 5 feet
• Square Foot Spacing: 1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)
• Soil Preference: Well-draining; pH 6–6.8; soil temp 65–75°F
• Temperature Preference: Warm; does not tolerate frost
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Pests/Diseases: Downy mildew resistant. Watch for corn wireworms, cutworms, and fungal diseases. Practice crop rotation.

Seed Details

• Latin Name: Cucumis sativus
• Packet Size: 1g / Approximately 40+ Seeds
• Hardiness Zones: 3–12
• Seed Origin: USA
• Non-GMO | Open-Pollinated | Heirloom