Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination:70F
Days To Harvest:  52 days
Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4 inch
Spacing, Row: 4-5 foot
Spacing, Hills: 4-5 foot
Light: Full Sun

SOWING: 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. 

GERMINATION: 7-14, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

THINNNING AND TRANSPLANTING: 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.

HARVEST: Pick when 2-6 inches.

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
Boston Pickling
Cucumis sativus

50-55 days. This variety produces 3-inch, blocky, green cucumbers with black spines. A smooth cucumber that produces high yields and bears continually if picked daily. Excellent when picked young between 2-6 inches. Great for making homemade pickles and eaten fresh. Resistant to: Mosaic Virus and Cucumber Scale. Harvest in 50-55 days.