Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F to 80F
Days To Harvest:  55-65 days
Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4 inch
Spacing, Row: 4-5 foot
Spacing, Hills: 4-5 foot
Light:  Full Sun

SOWING:  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. Seeds can be started indoors 4 to 5 weeks before last frost.

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

THINNING 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 cucumber is 7 to 8 inches long, and regularly.

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
Poinsett 76
Cucumis sativus

55-65 Days. An excellent, old-fashioned slicing cucumber variety. The tasty fruit is 8 inches long, straight, and dark green. The flesh is white, crisp, and tender. An improved version due to its disease tolerance of Downy, Powdery mildew, Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, and Scab. Tolerates hot climates. Harvest in 55-65 days.