How to Grow Telegraph Improved
Cucumis sativus 'Telegraph Improved'
Your complete guide to growing Telegraph Improved.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Telegraph Improved
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | October – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | September – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | August – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | June – July |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | April – June |
Companion Plants for Telegraph Improved
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and cucumber beetles while potentially improving cucumber flavor
Fixes nitrogen in soil for cucumber growth, provides natural trellis structure
Provides natural support structure and shade, creates beneficial microclimate
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests
Grows well in cucumber shade, efficient use of garden space without competition
Deters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural pest-repelling compounds
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, drawing pests away from cucumbers
Repels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, breaks up soil for cucumber root development
✗ Keep away from
Strong-scented herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and flavor
Competes for nutrients and space, may increase disease susceptibility
Both are heavy feeders competing for nutrients, increased risk of shared diseases
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
