Telegraph Improved

Telegraph Improved English Cucumber is a classic greenhouse and garden variety known for producing long, slender, dark green cucumbers with smooth skin and exceptional eating quality. This variety produces fruits up to 38-46 cm (15-18") long with very small, soft seeds, making them ideal for fresh slicing.

Plants are vigorous and highly productive, producing mild, burpless cucumbers that are never bitter when grown under good conditions. Fruits stay crisp and fresh longer than many traditional cucumber varieties.

Plant Details

Plant type: English slicing cucumber
Growth habit: Vining, vigorous and high yielding
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36")
Support: Trellising strongly recommended for straight fruits and disease prevention
Container friendly: Yes, in large containers with strong vertical support

Fruit and Harvest

Telegraph Improved produces long, smooth, dark green cucumbers with crisp texture, mild flavour, and minimal seeds. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.

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: greenhouse growers, home gardeners, market growers, and gardeners wanting classic long English cucumbers with excellent flavour and texture.