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'Improved Telegraph' Cucumber
 
Sub-Category: Slicing
Vine
 
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Description: Open-pollinated. Slicing. Smooth, slim, 10- to 14-inch, non-bitter fruit. Originally for greenhouse production. Untrellised vines will produced misshapen fruit. Also known as 'Telegraph Improved'.
Days To Maturity: 60
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Ease/Reliability: (4.5 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 09/29/2020 by A. W. Davidson - An experienced gardener

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Marion, Indiana, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This was my first year growing this cucumber and it may be my favorite one from here on out. Very good yields, non bitter, almost no cucumber beetle issues. Customers and my family all enjoyed them.
 

Reviewed on 01/11/2014 by Ferdzy - An intermediate gardener

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Ontario, Canada
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Since Sweeter Yet failed me when the bugs and heat got too bad, I need a substitute. This may be it! Long, rangy vines need trellising, but held up to the bug assaults pretty well - just a little mild wilting. We kept them irrigated, but even in hot weather the cucumbers were sweet and mild (almost a little bland, actually). I did not eat a lot, but what I did eat did not give me indigestion, which is unusual for me and raw cucumbers. We will continue to grow this one with high hopes. Open pollinated to boot! Yes!
 




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