Cucumber White Wonder

Cucumber White Wonder — variety description

Cucumber White Wonder (Cucumis sativus) is an annual vegetable of the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). White Wonder cucumbers are small to medium-sized (15 to 20 cm) and oblong to cylindrical in shape. The cucumber skin is thin but tough, smooth with some bumps.

The surface also has a distinct white to creamy tone with black spines, developing yellow shades as the cucumber ages.

Under the skin, the white interior is tender and watery with a crisp texture. The plant will reach a height of about 30 cm and can spread over 100 cm.

Note the mature size of your cucumber variety, as it can vary on average from 7 to 20 cm. Harvest them as soon as they reach this mature size.

Check the plants daily for cucumbers ready to pick. Use a knife or scissors to cut the stem, as pulling them off may damage the plant.

The cucumber is the best-loved summer vegetable for salads and pickling. Gherkins are specially selected for preserving — crisp, with firm flesh and a small seed cavity.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 30–41 pcs (0.9 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April and May; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: July and August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Cucumber White Wonder

Cucumber White Wonder seeds are sown in April and May. The crop is harvested in July and August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Cucumber White Wonder

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 1.5–2 cm
• Spacing: 30–40 cm in the row, 100–120 cm between rows (or on a trellis)
• Germination: 4–8 days at 22–28 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Cucumbers need plenty of light, plenty of water and plenty of fertiliser, as with most vegetables. They thrive in warmth and are suited to growing temperatures between 15-30 °C. They can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. Outdoors in April-May, when the soil has warmed to 10-12 °C. Seeds need 2-3 cm depth, spaced 30-40 cm between plants. Choose a spot with plenty of sun and rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Seeds can also be sown indoors about a month before the last expected frost date in your area in spring. Harvest in July-August.

Sow in warm soil, when nights are above 12 °C. Cucumber wants constant moisture — water with warm water without wetting the leaves. Grown on a trellis, it gives more and cleaner fruit.

Harvest and use

Pick often — gherkins at 5–9 cm, salad types at 15–25 cm. Large fruits left on the plant stop new ones from setting.

Frequently asked questions

When should Cucumber White Wonder be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 30–41 seeds, pack size 0.9 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why are cucumbers bitter?

Bitterness (cucurbitacin) appears with uneven watering, cold water and heat. Water regularly with room-temperature water.

When are cucumbers sown?

Directly outdoors from early May to June; for seedlings — from April, 3–4 weeks before planting out.