Calypso is a widely adapted and highly productive pickle variety. It displays a compact, space-saving growth habit. The plants produce straight blocky fruit averaging 3" long by 1" in diameter at harvest, which takes about 52 days. This variety has excellent disease resistance, and the seeds are mixed with up to 12% pollinator. Historians generally agree that the first cucumbers grew in India's Himalyan Mountains over 3,000 years ago. From this region they expanded into Greece and Rome; the Romans most likely spread this vegetable to the rest of Europe. The cucumber was widely grown by native Americans through the influence of the Spanish and other explorers. Cucumbers continue to be a vital part of traditional cuisine in Russia and many parts of Asia; the greatest variety of colors and shapes of this vegetable can still be found in its Asian birthplace.
Requires warm, well-drained soil high in fertility, with a pH of 7.0 for best results. Planting: For direct seeding, wait until soil is warm, at least 70°F. Watering: Water 1 inch per week.
When planting, mix compost with a little bit of organic fertilizer. During growth, use liquid fertilizer and apply directly to the soil near the stem. Granular fertilizer also can be used, but work it into the soil around the plant. Feed with fertilizer regularly.
Growing: Cucumbers require full sun and soil pH of 6.0-6.8. As they are heavy feeders, an application of compost or well-rotted manure worked into the planting area will help.
Prune your cucumbers when they grow 1–2 ft (0.30–0.61 m) tall. For best results, prune your cucumber plants after they grow to a decent size. On average, you can prune them 3-5 weeks after they start to grow. If you prune a cucumber too early, it may not develop properly and the vine may get damaged.
Keep temperature above 70°F day and 60°F at night. Transplant 12″ apart in rows 5-6′ apart. Do not disturb roots when transplanting.
Cucumbers grow quite well in containers and several varieties have been produced specifically for this.
Calypso Cucumber is a hybrid, high-yielding pickle cucumber variety. In research trials, Calypso produced earlier and had higher yields than other pickling varieties. It has a very strong disease package that includes resistance to mildews and cucumber mosaic virus.
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