Free-range cucumber – Tanja

Free-range cucumber – Tanja
Cucumis sativus – about 25 seeds

Tanja is a classic and very productive cucumber variety for outdoor or cold storage. The variety produces long, dark green fruits – up to 35 cm – with crispy, firm flesh and a nice taste. It develops evenly without becoming bitter, making it excellent both fresh and for light pickling.

The variety has been grown in Europe since the mid-20th century and is appreciated for its reliable harvest and flavorful cucumbers. It is equally suitable for the kitchen garden as for larger cultivations.

Type: Free-range cucumber
Fruit length: Up to 35 cm
Color: Dark green
Taste: Sweet, fresh, never bitter
Sowing time: May (when the soil is warm and the risk of frost is over)
Sowing depth: 1 cm
Row spacing: 100 cm
Plant distance: 50 cm
Temperature requirement: High – frost sensitive
Nutritional needs: High – thrives in deep, humus-rich soil
Number of seeds: about 25 pcs.

Tanja is a true gardener – tall, delicious and easy to grow. A favorite for those who want to harvest a lot and enjoy really tasty cucumbers all summer long!