Days to Germination: 7-14
Days To Harvest:  58-67 days
Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4 inch
Spacing, Row: 4-5 foot
Spacing, Hills: 4-5 foot
Light:  Full Sun

SOW in fertile, well-drained soil after all danger of frost from spring to early summer.  For "hill" culture, space 6-8 seeds in groups 4-5  apart.  Cover with ½-3/4" of soil, firm lightly and keep moist.  OR sow seeds 8" 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 8" or more apart.

SUGGESTIONS:  Keep fruits picked to encourage more production. . Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Water deep and feed every 3 weeks.

Reminder:  Plant some fresh dill for homemade pickles.

CUCUMBER
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Cucumis sativus


(58-67 days) Very popular long, slender, dark green cucumbers. The 8-9 inch fruits stay uniformly dark green even under weather stress. Excellent slicing cucumber and can be used to make dill pickles. Terrific in salads and for other fresh uses. Is resistant to many cucumber diseases. Harvest in 58-67 days.