Paraiso Cucumber
Best choice for gardeners seeking reliable, high-yielding harvests in cooler climates.
Discover the Paraiso Cucumber, a high-performing hybrid variety from Territorial Seed Company, celebrated for its uniform, dark green fruit with a sweet, non-bitter crunch. Ideal for slicing when 8-9 inches long, these vigorous plants are highly adaptable and disease-resistant, offering exceptional yields even in cooler weather. Cucumbers are known for their low-calorie content, aiding digestion and offering skin-soothing properties. For best results, plant in fertile, well-drained soil and provide consistent watering in full sun.
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
+448%
Above average
Days to Maturity
60
/ days
Who it's for
- Market gardeners seeking maximum production from limited space
- Home cooks prioritizing crisp, sweet, and seedless cucumbers
- Organic gardeners wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant crops
Who should skip it
- Container gardeners lacking space for vertical trellising systems
- Busy growers unable to commit to daily harvest schedules
- Beginners preferring low-effort, self-pollinating plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against common viruses and powdery mildew ensures reliable harvests.
Yield Consistency
Hybrid genetics deliver uniform, high-quality fruit throughout the growing season.
Climate Adaptability
Performs exceptionally well even when temperatures dip below ideal levels.
Flavor Profile
Consistently sweet, crisp fruit without the bitterness found in lesser varieties.
Growth Vigor
Strong, fast-growing plants establish quickly for a productive garden experience.
Ease of Cultivation
Requires specific soil and space management to reach its full potential.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
60 days
Seed Depth
0.5 inch
Seed Spacing
4–6 seeds per hill
Row Spacing
3–4 feet
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seeds per Gram
Approximately 25–30
Seed Life
3 years
Soil pH Preference
5.5-7.0
Features
- Uniform, dark green fruit
- Sweet, non-bitter crunch
- Vigorous and high-yielding plants
- Adaptable to cooler temperatures
- Disease resistant (CMV, CVYV, CYSDV, PM)
- Suitable for protected culture
- Hybrid for consistent performance
- Parthenocarpic fruit set
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Paraiso Cucumber for its exceptional reliability and high quality yield. Gardeners note the seeds germinate quickly and the plants grow vigorously, offering impressive disease resistance throughout the season. The resulting cucumbers are described as crisp, sweet, and perfect for fresh eating or pickling. This variety delivers substantial value, producing a prolific harvest even in varied conditions, making it a dependable choice for both novice and experienced growers.
Know before you buy
Parthenocarpic means the plant produces fruit without needing pollination. This makes it an excellent choice for greenhouses or protected culture where bees and other pollinators may not be present.
You can expect to harvest your first cucumbers approximately 60 days after planting. For the best flavor and texture, harvest the fruit when they reach 8 to 9 inches in length.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. Because the plants are vigorous and high-yielding, they require the space and nutrient density of a garden bed with 3 to 4 feet of row spacing.
Paraiso is specifically bred to be adaptable to cooler temperatures, making it more resilient than many standard varieties. It maintains high yields even when conditions are less than ideal.
This variety offers resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV), Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus (CVYV), Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus (CYSDV), and Powdery Mildew (PM). This built-in protection helps ensure a healthier, more consistent crop.
Paraiso cucumbers thrive in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Ensure the soil is well-amended with organic matter and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season.
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