For single packets, click here Telegraph Improved Cucumber is an enhanced strain of the classic 1800s English heirloom, celebrated for its extra-long, slender fruits and smooth, glossy skin. This refined variety delivers crisp, mild, refreshing flavor without bitternessthanks to its very small, soft seeds and naturally burpless texture. Perfect for slicing, salads, sandwiches, or fresh eating, Telegraph Improved stays firm longer than many standard cucumbers. Its vigorous vines thrive when trellised and are ideal for both outdoor gardens and greenhouse production. Consistently uniform and highly productive, this improved English cucumber remains a favorite for home gardeners and market growers seeking exceptional quality and flavor. Days to Maturity: 5565 Days Sow Method: Direct Sow or Start Indoors Sowing Depth: Inch Plant Spacing: 1218 Inches Sun Exposure: Full Sun Plant Height: 57 Feet (When Trellised) Fruit Size: 15-18 Inches Long Fruit Color: Deep Green, Glossy Fruit Type: English / Slicing Cucumber Flavor Profile: Mild, Refreshing, Burpless, Non-Bitter Seed Characteristics: Very Small, Soft Seeds Growth Habit: Vigorous Vining Special Features: Improved Heirloom, Stays Firm Longer, Ideal for Greenhouses, Highly Uniform Hardiness Zones: Zones 310 Best Uses: Slicing, Salads, Snacking, Sandwiches, Market Production Catalog Page: 6