Early Fortune Heirloom Cucumber
Growing Early Fortune Heirloom Cucumber
‘Early Fortune’ is a classic heirloom cucumber prized for its early maturity, crisp texture, and abundant harvests. Compact vines produce dark green, white-spined fruits with a refreshing crunch and dependable flavor. Its space-saving growth habit makes this variety especially well suited to smaller gardens and containers.
Start ‘Early Fortune’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly in the garden about ½ inch deep. Space plants 18 to 36 inches apart and grow in full sun. This variety performs well in containers and small-space gardens while still producing generous yields.
Ready to harvest in about 55 days, begin picking the fruits once they reach a usable size while they are still firm, crisp, and tender. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production and maintain the best texture and flavor.
Crisp, refreshing, and versatile, ‘Early Fortune’ is excellent for pickling, salads, snacking, and fresh slicing.
- Days to Maturity: 55
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Size: 6 - 8 Inches
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
½ Inch
Vines 4–6 ft.
Cucumis sativus