Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F
Days To Harvest: 52 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 5-6 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.  Seedlings will emerge in 7-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

GERMINATION: 7-14 days, 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: When cucumbers are young, 6 to 10 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 Raider
Cucumis sativus

52 days.   A dark-green, long and slender cucumber.  A smooth and extremely straight cucumber.  This plant  is compact and vigorous.  A very early type.  A slicing cucumber with excellent flavor.  Disease resistance: Angular leaf spot, scab, cucumber mosaic virus.  Harvest in 52 days.