Porch Cuke Hybrid Dwarf & Parthenocarpic Cucumber Seeds
Porch Cuke F1 Hybrid Cucumber Seeds | Parthenocarpic Beit Alpha Cucumber for Indoor & Hydroponic Growing Cucumis sativus Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 10 seeds Check out my how to grow cucumbers from seed to harvest: https://youtu.be/_aj19Mv2Lsg Porch Cuke is a compact beit alpha–type hybrid cucumber bred specifically for small-space and indoor growing, producing smooth-skinned, seedless-feeling fruits around 3-3.5" long with the crisp, mild flavor beit alpha cucumbers are known for. What sets this variety apart is that it's parthenocarpic, meaning the plant sets fruit without needing pollination at all. For anyone growing indoors, in a greenhouse, or in a hydroponic system where bees and other pollinators simply aren't present, this trait is a game-changer — no hand-pollinating required, and reduced risk of aborted fruit from incomplete pollination. Porch Cuke also stays compact, with vines typically running just 3-6 feet, making it an excellent match for hydroponics setups, containers, patio pots, or vertical growing towers like a GreenStalk garden tower. It sets one fruit per node, giving a steady, manageable harvest rather than an overwhelming flush all at once, and carries resistance to scab (Ccu) and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (Px), two of the most common cucumber issues. Whether you're growing on a sunny porch, under grow lights, or in a full hydroponic setup, Porch Cuke delivers reliable, crisp, flavorful cucumbers in a plant sized for small spaces. Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Full Sun Water: Keep soil consistenly moist but not waterlogged Fertilizer: Cucumbers benefit from regular fertilizer. Use an all purpose organic granular fertilizer like Espoma Garden Tone, so you can fertilize in small amounts, about 1/4 cup every 7 to 10 days. You can easily burn plants if fertilizing this often with a synthetic fertilizer, thus why I recommend organic. Keeping nutrients consistent, makes the plant grow lots of new healthy green growth to outpace all the growth that is catching diseases. When & How To Sow Seeds If Growing Outside: For a spring crop: direct sow seeds after your last spring frost date. For a fall crop: direct sow seeds at the end of summer. Use square foot gardening guidelines to grow 2 cucumber plants per square foot. Or dig a shallow trench right under a vertical trellis structure, sprinkle in the seeds, and cover with about 1/2 inch of soil. You can sow cucumber seeds pretty densely. Keep the soil moist for better germination. If you have multiple rows, space them with 3-4FT in-between for better airflow. Or you can sow seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your target date of transplanting into the garden. Use a 4inch pot or a solo cup with holes cut out of the bottom for drainage. Fill with seed starting mix. Sow 2-3 seeds per container. How To Sow Seeds If Growing In A Hydroponics Setup: This is going to vary according to the type of hydroponic system you are using. Germination: 7-14 days Days To Maturity: 60 days after direct sowing the seed How & When To Harvest: Harvest when cucumbers are still all green and plump, before they start turning yellow. Try to harvest before the cucumbers get over 8-10 inches long for the best flavor and texture. Common Diseases: Cucumbers get a lot of leaf diseases caused by pathogens like molds, fungus spores, bacteria etc.... It is very common, so dont worry. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 5 days or so as a preventative, or until you notice the spread of the disease has stopped. Common Pests: Critters like rabbits love to munch on newly germinated seedlings, so protection from small animals might be required. If you notice the leaves are chewed up and there are small black, green, or orange balls, worms/caterpillars are chewing up the plants. Spray with BT or spinosad to treat for the worms. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES Watch it here: https://youtu.be/_aj19Mv2Lsg Additional Tips/Information: N/A