Description
(67 Days) These tiny watermelon look-a-likes (on the outside) have a refreshing flavor. Their lush vines will produce masses of fruit throughout the summer with a cucumber-lime taste. Perfect for snacking, pickling or adding to salads. Should be started indoors similar to a melon and transplanted outdoors after last frost.
Planting Instructions
Seed outdoors as soon as danger of frost has past in your area. Cover seed lightly with soil, 3 – 4 seeds together in groups. Space groupings 120 cm (4 ft) apart. For earlier Cucumbers start indoors 2 to 3 weeks in advance of intended date for moving the plants to the garden. Use Jiffy pots so the container and roots can be buried without disturbing the root system. Also make sure the pot is wet when transplanting. Sow 2 seeds per pot and do not thin. Germinates best at 22 C (72 F) in 7 to 10 days. Fertilize for the first 3 weeks with 10-52-17 formula. Cucumbers are good for dills when 5 cm (2 in) long and excellent for slicing when full grown. This variety is best grown on a fence or trellis as it is a vine type. Excellent space saver when grown this way.
Growing Cucumbers (printable file – link will open in a new tab)
