Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp for Germination: 75-95F
Days To Harvest:  56 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.

GERNINATION: Seedlings will emerge in 7-14 days depending on 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.

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 Speedway
Cucumis sativus

56 days.  Dark green, blocky cucumbers.  They grow straight to an average length of 8 inches.  The cucumbers are uniform and cylindrical.  High yields of this vigorous  and early plant. Great for slicing.  Disease resistant to cucumber mosaic virus,  powdery mildew, scab, downy mildew, anthracnose, and angular leaf spot.  Harvest in  56 days.