Gagon

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 11th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 19th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.