McKenzie Cucumber English Long Telegraph Seeds

Cucumber English Long Telegraph produces long, slender, mild-flavoured cucumbers with thin skin and crisp texture. This classic English slicing type is ideal for fresh eating, salads, and garnish, and performs well in warm garden beds or containers with support for vines.

Why you’ll love it:

• Long, slender cucumbers with mild flavour and crisp texture
• Thin skin ideal for fresh eating and salads
• Excellent performance in warm gardens or containers
• Great for slicing, fresh snacks, and garnish

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (cucurbit)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: ~7–10 days
• Days to Harvest: ~60–70 days
• Vine Length: ~180–240 cm (6–8 ft) with trellis support

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: Varies by packet
• Special Characteristics: Classic English slicing type; crisp texture; thin skin

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun or start indoors 1–2 weeks earlier. Provide trellis or support for vines and keep soil evenly moist throughout growth. Harvest when cucumbers reach desired length. Ideal for fresh eating, slicing, salads, and garnish.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.