Yamato Sanjaku

Season Overview

Description

Yamato Sanjaku is an heirloom Japanese cucumber from the Nara province. Long and slender, the fruits can grow up to 90 cm long. The cucumbers are absolutely bitter-free and have the crunchy consistency of pickling cucumbers. If the fruits are to remain straight, they must be tied up. Taste: fine, juicy flesh and tasty.

Growing tips

As cucumbers are quite sensitive to the cold, you should only plant them out after the Ice Saints. They also need a lot of warmth during growth and a constant supply of water is also necessary. Stress conditions such as temperature fluctuations, lack of water or frequent touching lead to the formation of bitter substances. A cultivation break of 3-4 years should be observed. Cucumbers must be able to hold on, as they form long tendrils (2-4 m). Regular harvesting increases the yield as more new flowers are formed.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

40 cm

Row spacing

80 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm