Cucumis sativis

This heritage variety is the best disease resistant pickling variety. The delicately flavoured fruits have black spines, are medium green in colour, and taper at both ends. A favourite of both home gardeners and commercial growers.  

Sow - Direct Outdoors, Spring	Days to Harvest - 65
Location - Full Sun	Emergence - 7 to 10 days
Difficulty - Easy	Lifecycle - Annual
Approx. 65 seeds per packet	Frost intolerant open pollinated crop

Growing Instructions:

Cucumbers grow best in a wind-sheltered site with rich, warm, sandy loam. Sow seed when the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up to at least 18°C (65°F). Cooler soils lead to poor germination. Sow seed 2cm (3/4in) deep with 8 seeds per hill in hills spaced 120-150cm (4-5ft) apart. After germination, thin to 4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are shallow rooted and need a consistent and even supply of water. Water is best applied early in the morning to avoid creating favourable conditions for mildew on the foliage.