Palace Pride F1, Hybrid Cucumber Seeds

Palace Pride F1, Hybrid Cucumber Seeds — The Premium Japanese Kyuri Cucumber With Slender Glossy Fruits, Thin Edible Skin, and Exceptional Crispness

There’s a reason Japanese cucumbers have earned a devoted following among home gardeners and specialty growers alike — and Palace Pride F1 (Cucumis sativus) is one of the finest examples of the type. Slender, glossy, and impossibly crisp, this premium hybrid delivers the authentic kyuri (きゅうり) experience: thin skin you never need to peel, nearly seedless flesh, and a mild, sweet flavor that makes every bite refreshing. Trellis it up, harvest often, and enjoy one of the most productive cucumbers you’ll ever grow. Seeds sourced from Kitazawa Seed Company — America’s premier Asian vegetable seed specialist since 1917.

Why Grow Palace Pride F1?

• Authentic Japanese kyuri type — slender 8–10-inch fruits with dark glossy skin and tender, nearly seedless flesh
• Thin, edible skin — no peeling required, eat straight from the vine
• Burpless and easy to digest — low cucurbitacin content, no bitterness
• High-yielding hybrid — prolific producer over a long season
• Disease resistant — improved resistance to powdery mildew, scab, and CMV
• Versatile in the kitchen — perfect fresh, pickled, in salads, sushi rolls, and cold noodle dishes

Growing Notes

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost danger has passed. Plant when soil has warmed. Space 12–18 inches apart. Trellis strongly recommended for straight fruit, better airflow, and easier harvest. Water consistently — uneven watering causes bitterness. Harvest at 8–10 inches for best flavor; frequent harvesting encourages continued production.

In the Kitchen

Slice thin for salads, cut into spears for fresh snacking, or quick-pickle with rice vinegar, salt, and sesame for a classic Japanese tsukemono. Palace Pride’s mild sweetness also makes it ideal for Korean cucumber salads, Vietnamese fresh rolls, and chilled soba noodle dishes.