Variety field guide
What to expect from Ashley Slicing cucumber Seeds
Ashley Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, About 7–8 in long, on vining/climbing plants.
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Ashley Slicing cucumber seeds produce green fruit, About 7–8 in long, on vining/climbing plants. Grow it for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest; Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley Enjoy classic garden flavor and reliable performance with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley, a time-tested heirloom variety known for its heat tolerance, disease resistance. Ashley Cucumber Seeds produce reliable southern favorite producing dark green cucumbers that thrive in heat and humidity.
About Ashley
Ashley is an annual slicing cucumber with green color, 49–60 in mature height or spread, and a vining/climbing habit. Harvest form or size: About 7–8 in long. Botanically it is Cucumis sativus L. Maturity or first bloom: 60-69 Days; germination: 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F. Best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley Enjoy classic garden flavor and reliable performance with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley, a time-tested heirloom variety known for its heat tolerance, disease resistance.
History and provenance
The North Carolina State University cultivar archive records Ashley as a South Carolina Truck Experiment Station cultivar introduced in the 1950s. The exact identity of the seed lot remains tied to its supplier and lot records, so no additional lineage is assigned beyond the cited record. Growers saving seed should keep the original packet, source, year, and selection notes with the lot. Resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew, the Ashley Cucumber maintains healthy foliage and continuous fruit set even under challenging conditions. A true garden classic, the Ashley Cucumber combines productivity, resilience, and superior eating quality. Grow Cucumber Seeds – Vining – Ashley for a bountiful harvest of crisp, flavorful cucumbers that thrive in heat and deliver fresh-picked taste all season long. Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley belongs to a diverse cultivated plant lineage shaped by regional gardeners, farmers, and seedkeepers over time.
Growing facts
| Scientific name | Cucumis sativus L. |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Maturity / first bloom | 60-69 Days |
| Germination | 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F |
| Seed depth | 1/2 in |
| Plant height / spread | 49–60 in |
| Growth habit | Vining/Climbing |
| Spacing | 12 in between plants; 36 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | Trellis |
Starting Ashley from seed
How to grow Ashley Slicing cucumber
Botanical identity: Cucumis sativus L. Life cycle: Annual.
Sow 1/2 in and use a seed-zone temperature near 75–90 °F. Expected emergence: 7-10 Days. No stratification; direct sow into warm soil or start briefly in biodegradable cells and transplant young
Plant during Late Spring. Space plants 12 in apart with 36 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.0–6.5. Support: Trellis.
Garden performance and care
Harvest Ashley frequently at the intended eating stage so oversized fruit does not slow production. Keep vines off wet soil where possible, water at the root zone, and watch early for cucumber beetles and wilt symptoms. Expected emergence is 7-10 Days; the listed maturity or bloom timing is 60-69 Days.
Harvest, bloom, and uses
Ashley is best for fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Harvest form or size: About 7–8 in long. Color at the principal harvest or mature stage: Green. Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley Enjoy classic garden flavor and reliable performance with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley, a time-tested heirloom variety known for its heat tolerance, disease resistance.
Saving seed
Seed saving for Ashley Select several healthy, true-to-type plants so the saved lot represents the variety rather than one unusually early or large individual. Cucumis sativus L. varieties can cross with other cucumbers of the same species through insect-carried pollen. Isolate by distance, flowering control, bagging, or hand pollination and maintain enough plants to represent the variety. Mark seed fruit early, then allow it to grow far past eating stage until large and pale, yellow, or golden. Hold mature fruit briefly if sound, scoop seed and pulp, ferment about 24–48 hours, wash away pulp and light seed, and dry the heavy seed thoroughly in a thin layer. Label the lot with isolation and selection records and test germination before distribution.
Common problems
Watch Ashley for cucumber beetles, squash bugs where applicable, aphids, powdery or downy mildew, bacterial wilt, crown rot, poor pollination, and fruit damage on wet soil. Rotate cucurbit crops, provide airflow, water at the root zone, protect young plants before flowering, and remove covers when blossoms need pollinators. Do not work wet vines.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ashley ready?
60-69 Days from warm direct sowing or equivalent established transplant
How long does germination take?
Expect 7-10 Days near 75–90 °F; actual emergence changes with moisture, seed condition, and soil temperature.
How large does it grow?
About 49–60 in with a vining/climbing habit. Support: Trellis.
Can it grow in a container?
Possible in a large container only with a sturdy trellis, frequent watering, and enough root volume.
How is it used?
Primary uses: fresh eating or pickling, trellised gardens, succession sowing, and summer harvest. Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley Enjoy classic garden flavor and reliable performance with Cucumber Seeds - Vining - Ashley, a time-tested heirloom variety known for its heat tolerance, disease resistance.
Can I save seed?
Yes where the crop biology allows, but keep compatible varieties isolated, use several healthy plants, wait for full seed maturity, dry thoroughly, and label the lot.
Minimum Seed Count:50 seeds
