- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 8 - 10
Growing to around half the size of a normal cucumber plant, the Salad Bush Cucumber Plant is ideal for a patio or balcony or if you are simply running out of growing space. With its bush-like habit, it is perfectly suited to growing in a container with a bit of support. With good fungal disease resistance, Salad Bush Cucumber is easy to grow and a great first cucumber plant to try your hand at. You could be harvesting its 8-inch-long, tasty, green cukes in a matter of weeks.
Salad Bush Cucumber Care
As with all cucumber plants, Salad Bush cannot tolerate low temperatures or frost and should only be placed outside once the temperatures are consistently above 65 °F. Preferring to be grown in full sun, Salad Bush thrives when grown in a sheltered south-facing spot. To support its growth and prolific fruit production, a rich and fertile soil that is free-draining is recommended.
Growing Salad Bush Cucumber Plant
Even though the Salad Bush Cucumber Plant remains amazingly compact and tends to only grow to a maximum height and spread of 3-4 feet, it will still benefit from a trellis or stake to support it. This cucumber can either be grown outdoors in a sunny spot out of the wind or in a greenhouse or polytunnel. When given enough sunlight and warmth, Salad Bush Cucumber can produce pickable fruits in around 57 days.
When growing Salad Bush in a container, a minimum pot width of 12-16 inches is recommended. As with all cukes, a fresh and fertile compost is required to help supply the nutrients they require.
Watering Salad Bush Cucumber Plant
For a continuous supply of tasty cucumbers all summer long, it is important to keep the soil as consistently moist as possible. With a tendency to dry out more quickly than when planted in the ground, any container-grown plants will need to be watered frequently.
Feeding Salad Bush Cucumber Plant
To help ensure this cucumber remains healthy and productive all season long, a fertilizer should be applied. Once the first flowers begin to form, a liquid vegetable feed can be applied every 2 to 4 weeks.
Salad Bush Cucumber Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: N/A |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Goodness Grows |
| Common Name: Salad Bush Cucumber Plant |
| Other Name(s): Salad Bush Cucumber |
| Scientific Name: Cucumber 'Salad Bush' |
- SKU:
- 1231004966-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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