{"product_id":"saladmore-bush-f1-hybrid-cucumber-seeds","title":"Saladmore Bush F1 Hybrid, Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSaladmore Bush F1 Hybrid Cucumber Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, sweet cucumbers without dedicating a whole garden row to sprawling vines. Saladmore Bush F1 has a compact, semi-bush habit that suits raised beds, roomy containers, and smaller vegetable gardens. Pick the dark green fruit young for pickling, or let it reach slicing size for cool salads, sandwiches, and fresh cucumber spears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Plants, Full-Size Cucumbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F1 hybrid produces tapered, cylindrical cucumbers about 7–8 inches long at slicing size. Its roughly 24-inch spread makes it easier to fit into a small-space garden than a long-running cucumber, though it still needs room for leaves and airflow. Saladmore Bush earned a 2014 All-America Selections regional award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Keep moisture consistent, especially during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Warm soil around 75–85°F supports germination, typically in 6–10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant about 1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 18–24 inches between plants. In a square-foot bed, reserve a 2-by-2-foot area per plant rather than crowding neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a roomy container with drainage. A small trellis can lift vines and fruit off the soil; anchor it securely inside the container or bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow access for pollinators. Do not treat this variety as a seedless, parthenocarpic greenhouse cucumber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10+ seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55 days from sowing under suitable growing conditions; weather can change timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, tapered cucumbers about 7–8 inches long for slicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick smaller fruit for pickling and larger, still-tender fruit for fresh use. Check plants frequently, and snip stems rather than pulling the vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-bush annual, approximately 24–26 inches tall with about a 24-inch spread; support affects its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumis sativus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Saladmore Bush an heirloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Saladmore Bush is an F1 hybrid. Seed saved from its fruit may not grow true to the parent plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a raised bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Reserve enough space for its semi-bush growth and keep nearby plants from shading or crowding the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it only a pickling cucumber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Harvest young fruit for pickling or allow it to reach 7–8 inches for crisp fresh slices and spears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — non-GMO F1 hybrid seeds for your home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":".4g \/~10+ Seeds","offer_id":67898505592966,"sku":"F1-TLM\/F4-10-85-1126-30","price":5.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/saladmore-bush-hybrid-f1-cucumber.webp?v=1793920477","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/saladmore-bush-f1-hybrid-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}