Sweet Success Cucumber Plant

Sweet Success is an outstanding cucumber variety recognized as an All-America Selections (AAS) Winner for its unique characteristics. It's prized for being seedless and burpless, enhancing its culinary appeal and indicating its robust garden performance. These cucumbers are slender, about 14 inches long, and known for their superb taste and lack of bitterness. Their thin, smooth skin contributes to a delightful texture.

This parthenocarpic variety exhibits vigorous growth, setting fruit without pollination. However, near other cucumbers, some pollination might occur, leading to a few undeveloped seeds. Sweet Success is resistant to common diseases like cucumber mosaic virus, scab, and target leaf spot, making it a reliable choice for growers.

For cultivation, it's best to use a cage or trellis to promote longer, straighter fruits and optimize garden space. Plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart if gorwn on a trellis. Consistent watering and timely harvesting are crucial for plant health and yield.

Our Sweet Success Cucumber Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant when soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Add compost or aged manure (in the fall before planting)

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and consistently
• - Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting, we recommend a 10-10-10
• - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when vines begin to run

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch off the growing tips when vines reach 36 inches
• - Train vines up trellises to save space

Pollination:

• - Most varieties require insect pollination
• - Plant flowers nearby to attract bees

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for cucumber beetles, aphids, and powdery mildew
• - Use row covers till flowers start to open

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when cucumbers are firm and green
• - Pick regularly to encourage continued production

Storage:

• - Store in the refrigerator for up to a week
• - Avoid storing with ethylene-producing fruits

Companion Plants:

• - Bean: Fixes nitrogen in the soil
• - Corn: Provides natural trellis and shade
• - Pea: Fixes nitrogen in the soil
• - Radish: Deters cucumber beetles
• - Sunflower: Provides support and attracts pollinators