King of Salad

King of the Salad Cucumber is a classic slicing cucumber known for its long, smooth, thin-skinned fruits and excellent fresh flavour. This variety produces slender green cucumbers on vigorous vines, making it a reliable choice for summer salads and fresh eating.

Plants are easy to grow and productive through the main summer season, producing steadily once established. The fruits are crisp, mild, and refreshing, making them ideal for fresh kitchen use.

Plant Details

Plant type: Slicing cucumber
Growth habit: Vining, spreading and productive
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36")
Support: Trellising recommended for straighter fruits and easier harvest
Container friendly: Yes, in large containers with vertical support

Fruit and Harvest

King of the Salad produces long, slender green cucumbers with thin skin and crisp, refreshing flesh. Fruits are best harvested regularly to maintain production and quality.

Excellent for:

Fresh slicing
Salads
Sandwiches
Fresh vegetable trays

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Earlier harvests in northern climates
Faster plant establishment
Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: home gardeners, market growers, container gardeners, and gardeners wanting a classic, easy-to-grow slicing cucumber with reliable summer harvests.