SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Seed To Bloom:
75-85 days to harvest
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in pots 3-4 weeks before planting out into warm soil. Water from the bottom and keep at 70-90°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost into warm soil. Thin to 1-1.5' apart if sown in rows. If sown in hills, sow 5-6 seeds per hill, about 3' apart; thin to best 2-3 seedlings.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost, when soil has warmed and nightime temperatures are 60F or more.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Cucumber family plants do best in full sun in loose soil that is rich, moist, and well-drained. Space 1-1.5' apart if sown in rows. If sown in hills, sow 5-6 seeds per hill, with hills about 3' apart; thin to best 2-3 seedlings. They do best in warm soils with even, regular water. Train on a trellis for easy picking and increased air circulation for healthy foliage.
Watering Details:
Provide about an inch or so of water per week, more during especially dry spells. Do not allow to dry out or get soggy.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost or well-rotted manure prior to planting. Additional applications of an organic liquid or granular fertilizer can also be applied.