Gagon

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Gagon cucumber bursts with a crisp, cool crunch and a clean, subtly sweet flavor that feels bright from the first bite.

At maturity, its slender Asian form delivers tender, juicy flesh with a smooth, glossy skin—ideal for gardeners who want a reliable, high-quality harvest at about 55 days. Grow Gagon for fresh, vibrant salads, quick pickling, and silky slices that shine in bright sauces and dressings.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Vine

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Gagon Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	May 18th	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	May 11th	May 25th	Jul 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	May 5th	May 19th	Jul 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 29th	May 13th	Jul 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 24th	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 20th	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 17th	May 1st	Jun 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Apr 11th	Apr 25th	Jun 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Apr 6th	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 27th	Apr 10th	Jun 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 18th	Apr 1st	May 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Mar 9th	Mar 23rd	May 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 20th	Mar 6th	Apr 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 26th	Feb 9th	Apr 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	12

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Gagon’s slender Asian build gives you a glassy, snappy bite with clean sweetness—no watery mush, even when dressed lightly. Use it raw or quick-pickled so that bright crunch stays loud against lime, garlic, and heat.

Best Uses

thin Asian-style slices for quick toss salads that stay snappy
short-batch refrigerator pickles where the flesh keeps bite
cooling cucumber raita with yogurt and garlic
grabs hold of vinaigrette well—ideal for slicing on top of rice bowls and noodle salads

Flavor Profile

cool, crisp crunch subtly sweet, clean cucumber wateriness smooth, glossy skin with tender juicy flesh bright, refreshing finish

Kitchen Pairings

lime sesame oil garlic chili crisp soy sauce fresh mint

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common cucumber (Cucumis sativus) disease or pest I should watch for on Japanese-type climbers, and how do I control it?

Watch for downy mildew and powdery mildew, which often show up as yellow patches (downy) or white dusting (powdery) on cucumber leaves. Water at the base (not overhead), keep vines on a trellis for airflow, and remove heavily infected leaves early. If mildew appears, use a labeled fungicide that targets cucurbits and rotate products so resistance doesn’t build up.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during peak growth and fruiting?

During the main growing phase and while fruiting, keep soil consistently moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, adjusting for heat and container size. Water deeply so moisture reaches the root zone, typically every 2–3 days in warm weather, but less often when the top 1 inch of soil stays damp. Avoid letting the soil fully dry out, because cucumbers can develop bitter fruit and uneven growth after dry spells.

How can I tell when my Cucumis sativus is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are firm and reach the typical cucumber length for the crop—generally around 50–60 days from sowing, which matches your ~55-day maturity. Pick every 1–2 days once they start producing: overgrown cucumbers get seedy, softer, and can reduce further flowering. Use a sharp pruner or scissors to cut the fruit from the vine without tearing the vine.