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Cucumber Seeds White Wonder
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, versatile slicing cucumbers.
Discover the White Wonder cucumber, a historic heirloom variety from 1893. This prolific plant yields an abundance of unique, light-colored cucumbers, perfect for slicing raw, adding to salads, or pickling. With ivory skin, a crisp texture, and a subtly sweet, nutty flavor with a hint of citrus, these 6-7 inch fruits are a delight. The climbing vines reach 36-48 inches and thrive even in hot weather, offering an easy-to-grow, deer-resistant option for your garden.
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Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
/ Cucumis sativus
Who it's for
- Heirloom enthusiasts wanting versatile varieties for slicing and pickling
- Gardeners seeking unique visual appeal for their vegetable harvests
- Home cooks preferring mild, tender cucumbers for fresh salads
Who should skip it
- Short-season growers needing rapid harvest cycles
- Busy gardeners prone to missing camouflaged produce
- Farmers in regions with intense, direct midday sun
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering conditions where other varieties often struggle to produce.
Yield Productivity
Highly prolific vines ensure a steady harvest throughout the growing season.
Culinary Versatility
Crisp texture performs equally well in fresh salads or briny pickles.
Space Efficiency
Compact vine growth makes this an ideal candidate for small-space trellising.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance requirements make this a reliable choice for novice home gardeners.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance provides peace of mind for open garden beds.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open Pollinated
Fruit Size
6 to 7 inches
Plant Height
36 to 48 inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 24 inches
Planting Depth
1/2 inch
Days to Maturity
65 days
Hardiness Zones
2 through 10
Features
- Unique light or white-colored cucumbers
- Heirloom variety from 1893
- Highly productive, even in heat
- Sweet, nutty flavor with citrus notes
- Ideal for salads and pickling
- Suitable for containers and trellises
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Deer resistant
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of White Wonder seeds. A standout feature is the outstanding germination success, fostering immediate trust. The resulting cucumbers are celebrated for their crisp texture and mild flavor, making them a highly anticipated garden addition. This reliable planting experience highlights the product's strong value, offering a rewarding harvest for growers seeking dependable results and delicious produce.
Know before you buy
Yes, these are well-suited for containers. Since the vines reach 36 to 48 inches, ensure you provide a sturdy trellis or support structure for them to climb.
White Wonder cucumbers are ready to harvest when they reach 6 to 7 inches in length. They should be picked while the skin is still ivory-white and firm for the best crisp texture and flavor.
This variety produces unique, ivory-colored fruit throughout its growth. They do not turn green, making them easy to spot against the foliage when it is time to harvest.
This variety is considered deer-resistant, which makes it a reliable choice if you have frequent visitors in your garden. However, no plant is entirely deer-proof, so keep an eye on them if deer pressure in your area is high.
You can expect to harvest your first cucumbers approximately 65 days after planting. They thrive in full sun and perform particularly well in hot weather.
Yes, because these are open-pollinated heirloom seeds, you can save the seeds from your mature fruit to plant in future seasons. Just ensure the fruit is fully ripe before harvesting the seeds.
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