Days to Germination: 7-14
Days To Harvest:  60-70 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
Long Green Improved
Cucumis sativus


(60-70 days) 10 -14 inch long and 3 inch wide fruit, with beautiful glossy green skin and pure white, solid flesh. It is of excellent quality, firm and crisp. This variety of cucumber is ideal for slicing and the flesh is fine textured. When small, it is fine for pickling. An enormous cropper, very hardy, and disease resistant. Produces few seeds. Great for the home garden. Harvest in 60-70 days.