Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination:70F
Days To Harvest: 55 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 3 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
Hybrid Carolina F1
Cucumis sativus
55 days. A 3-inch dark-green cucumber. The fruits are white-spined and have a low percentage of nubs and crooks. The vines are medium length and easy to hand pick. Great for pickling and eating fresh. Disease resistant: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, Angular leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic virus, Anthracnose, and tolerant to scab. Harvest in 55 days.