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| Botanical Name |
Cucumis sativus |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1 in. |
| When to Sow |
Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Bright Yellow |
| Bloom Time |
Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest |
60-70 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
This heirloom was introduced in 1894 and is still a favorite today. These semi-bush type plants yield loads of intriguing cucumbers! They resemble lemons, but have the classic flavor of a cucumber. The flesh is very mild and sweet with a crunchy bite, and is best harvested when around the size of a golf ball. This old variety is a favorite among many cool season gardeners and is excellent for salads, slicing and pickling.