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 Thunder
Cucumis sativus

56 days.  Glossy, dark green, 8 ½ x 2 ¼ , crisp cucumbers.  High yields of uniform, white spined  cucumbers.  The long, cylindrical, cucumbers are nearly spineless and have a small seed cavity.   An early hybrid excellent for slicing.  Vigorous vines and a long picking season.  Disease resistant to  scab, powdery mildew, downy mildew, anthracnose, cucumber mosaic virus, zucchini yellow mosaic virus, and angular leaf spot.   Harvest in 56 days.