Days to Germination: 7-14
Days To Harvest:  58
Planting Depth: 1/2 - 1 inch
Spacing, Row: 4-5 foot
Spacing, Hills: 5-6 foot
Light:  Sunny Location

SOW in fertile, well-drained soil after all danger of frost from spring to early summer.  For "hill" culture, space 4-6 seeds in groups 5-6  apart.  Cover with 1/2" of soil, firm lightly and keep moist.  OR sow seeds 3-6" apart in rows 4-5  apart if growing on a trellis or fence.  Seedlings will emerge in 7-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

THIN to 3 strong plants to each group if using "hill" method when seedlings are 6-8" high.  If using trellis method, thin plants to stand 12" or more apart.

Suggestions:  Keep fruits picked to encourage more production.

Reminder:  Plant some fresh dill for homemade pickles.

Cucumber
Straight Eight (Slicing) (58 Days)
Cucumis sativus

A cucumber superstar, this classic has excellent flavor and is widely adapted. It's a cucumber for all seasons. All-America Winner. A favorite white spine cucumber. Even, deeply-colored, dark green, symmetrically shaped fruits with white spines and small seed cavity are best picked when 8" long for top flavor. Ready to pick in 58 days.