Calypso Hybrid Cucumber
Growing Calypso Hybrid Cucumber
‘Calypso’ is a high-yielding hybrid cucumber prized for its crisp texture, sweet flavor, and exceptional disease resistance. Originally developed as a commercial variety, it quickly became a favorite with home gardeners for its dependable production and excellent eating quality. The blocky, dark green fruits measure about 1 by 3 inches and are finished with tiny white spines.
Start ‘Calypso’ indoors or sow directly in the garden about ½ inch deep. Space plants about 4 inches apart and grow in full sun. Germination typically takes 3 to 10 days. This variety is noted for strong resistance to multiple common cucumber diseases.
Ready to harvest in about 50 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.
Sweet, crisp, and dependable, ‘Calypso’ is excellent for fresh eating, slicing, salads, and snacking.
- Days to Maturity: 50 Days
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sowing Depth: ½ Inch
- Plant Spacing: 4 Inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Fruit Size: 1 x 3 Inches
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½ in.
Vines 4–6 ft.
Cucumis sativus