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Organic Cucumber Seeds, Sumter
Cucumis sativus
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This disease-resistant, open-pollinated cucumber is perfect for pickling or eating fresh. Produces tender, yet firm, blocky, medium green fruit with white spines. High yields of 12.5-15 cm (5-6") long fruit make it an excellent choice for home gardeners.
- SKU: 140195
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
8 to 10 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
56 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
- Fill Weight (grams): 0.8
- Approximate Seed Count: 30-35
- Planting Method: Sow Direct
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Open Pollinated
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Non-bitter, crunchy, and firm
- Disease Resistance: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, angular leaf spot, anthracnose, scab, cucumber mosaic virus and watermelon mosaic virus
- Companion Planting: Beans, Dill, Lettuce, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Radish, Sunflowers. Dill is believed to provide protection against aphids and mites. Nasturtium acts as a deterrent for aphids, beetles, and bugs while also enhancing growth and flavor. Oregano serves as a general pest deterrent. Radish, and nasturtium repel cucumber beetles, with radish also warding off flea beetles.
- Preparation Ideas: Pick a little shorter than 6 inches for best pickles.
Instructions
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12")
- Row Spacing: 120 cm (48")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
- Plant at 3 week intervals up to midsummer for fresh cucumbers all season. Keep fruits picked.
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