30 Persian-Type Cucumber Seeds – Cucumis sativus
Grow a warm-season cucumber selected by the supplier as a Persian-type form. These cucumbers are generally associated with compact fruit, thin skin and a crisp texture, but this seed lot has no independently verified named-cultivar mapping. Fruit size, flavor, skin and seed development can vary.
Why Choose Persian-Type Cucumbers?
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Warm-season garden crop: Suitable for sunny vegetable beds and large containers.
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Useful climbing habit: Vines can be trained on a trellis to save space and improve airflow.
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Frequent harvest potential: Picking fruit while young encourages continued production.
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Seed-grown variation: A practical choice when exact named-cultivar traits are not required.
What's in the Pack?
One pack contains approximately 30 cucumber seeds. This listing does not include plants, pots or growing supplies.
Planting Instructions
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When to sow: Direct sow after the last frost when soil at planting depth has warmed to about 70°F, or start indoors shortly before transplanting.
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Depth: Sow about 1/2 inch deep.
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Light: Provide full sun.
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Soil: Use fertile, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil.
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Water: Keep moisture consistent, especially during flowering and fruit development.
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Growing zone: Grow as a warm-season annual in all USDA zones; planting dates depend on local frost and soil temperature.
Pollination and Harvest Notes
The supplier has not confirmed that this lot is parthenocarpic or gynoecious. Do not assume fruit will be seedless or form without pollination. Harvest at the size and firmness you prefer before fruit becomes overmature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Persian cucumber a single named cultivar?
No. “Persian cucumber” is commonly used for a market type. This lot is presented as Persian-type seed without a verified cultivar name.
Are the fruits guaranteed to be seedless?
No. Seedlessness depends on genetics and pollination. The supplier has not documented a seedless or parthenocarpic cultivar.
Will these cucumbers be burpless?
No digestive effect is guaranteed. Flavor and bitterness vary with genetics, heat, moisture and harvest stage.
Can I grow them in a container?
Yes. Use a large container with drainage, full sun, consistent moisture and a sturdy trellis.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow about 1/2 inch deep in warm, moist, well-draining soil.
When should I harvest the fruit?
Harvest while fruit is young, firm and evenly colored. Exact mature size cannot be promised without a verified cultivar.
