Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F
Days To Harvest:  66 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 6 to 8 1/2 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.

Note: Seeds are treated with Thiram ( Do not use for feed, oil, or food antidote. Do not let skin or eyes come in contact)

CUCUMBER
Hybrid General Lee
Cucumis sativus

66 days.   An 8 ½ inch, uniform, dark  green cucumber.  An attractive, straight fruit with large vigorous  vines.  This type is predominantly gynecoius.  A slicer hybrid producing high yields.  Good disease resistance to : powdery mildew, downy mildew, scab, cucumber mosaic virus.  Harvest in 66 days.