Socrates Cucumber Seeds – High-Yield, Crisp & Sweet Greenhouse Variety

Maximize your harvest with Socrates Cucumber seeds, a greenhouse variety known for its high yield, crisp texture, and sweet flavor. Perfect for home gardeners and greenhouse cultivation, these Non-GMO seeds produce uniform, tender cucumbers ideal for fresh salads, pickling, and culinary use.

Features:

1. Variety: Socrates Cucumber
2. Growth Habit: Vining greenhouse cucumber
3. Fruit Characteristics: Long, crisp, dark green, and flavorful
4. Taste: Sweet, tender, and ideal for fresh consumption
5. Light Requirements: Full sun or greenhouse lighting
6. Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter
7. Suitable For: Greenhouse growing, home gardens, raised beds, and containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO cucumber seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–11 (greenhouse recommended in cooler zones)
4. Planting Depth: 0.5 inch (12 mm)
5. Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between plants
6. Row Spacing: 36–48 inches (90–120 cm)
7. Germination Time: 7–10 days
8. Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
9. Plant Height: 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m) for vining varieties
10. Temperature Range: 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C) optimal
11. Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture is crucial
12. Maintenance: Provide trellis or vertical support; prune for airflow
13. Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor container growing

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in fertile, well-draining soil or seed trays.
2. Maintain consistent moisture and warmth during germination.
3. Train vines on a trellis or vertical support for better yield.
4. Harvest cucumbers regularly when they reach desired size to encourage continuous production.

Benefits:

1. High-yield variety suitable for greenhouse or home gardens
2. Produces crisp, sweet, tender cucumbers
3. Non-GMO seeds for sustainable and healthy gardening
4. Perfect for fresh salads, pickling, and culinary uses