Ashley Cucumber
Growing Ashley Cucumber
‘Ashley’ is an improved Straight Eight-type cucumber prized for its crisp texture, dependable production, and strong performance in hot, humid conditions. Slim, tapered fruits develop a rich dark green color with refreshing flavor and excellent slicing quality. Strong disease resistance makes this variety especially well suited to gardens in the Southeast and other warm, humid regions.
Start ‘Ashley’ indoors or sow directly in the garden about ½ inch deep. Space plants about 12 inches apart and grow in full sun. Plants typically reach 8 to 12 inches tall with spreading vines and perform especially well in warm growing conditions.
Ready to harvest in about 64 days, begin picking the 7- to 8-inch fruits while they are still firm, crisp, and tender. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production and maintain the best texture and flavor.
Crisp, refreshing, and flavorful, ‘Ashley’ is excellent for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, and everyday kitchen use.
- Days to Maturity: 64
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 8 - 12 Inches
- Fruit Size: 7 - 8 Inches
Catalog Page: 39
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
½ Inch
8 - 12 Inches
Cucumis sativus