Kitazawa Seed Company Cucumber Seeds

Open-pollinated means these seeds will produce plants that are true to type. If you save the seeds from your harvest, you can replant them next year and expect the same Tokiwa cucumbers, unlike hybrid varieties which may not grow true to the parent plant.

Each packet contains 20 seeds. While yield depends on your local soil quality, watering habits, and pest control, you can generally expect a productive harvest from these 20 plants if they are spaced and cared for properly throughout the summer.

Yes, Tokiwa cucumbers can be grown in containers, provided the pot is large enough to support the root system and you have a sturdy trellis for the vines to climb. Ensure the container has excellent drainage and receives full sun for at least six to eight hours a day.

While you can start them indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date to get a head start, Tokiwa cucumbers are typically direct-sown into the garden once the soil has warmed up in the spring. They are fast-growing, so direct sowing is often the most straightforward method.

These cucumbers reach maturity in 55 to 60 days. You should harvest them when they are firm, crisp, and have reached their desired size, typically before they become too large or the seeds inside begin to harden.