When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin, leaving the 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill. When grown in containers, thin to 1 or 2 plants depending on size of the container. Germinates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions. A second planting in early summer is recommended for a fall harvest. Pick fruit often and for best flavor do not permit them to grow too large.
Control insects with vegetable dust.
One of the best hybrid cucumbers available with excellent slicing qualities. Fruit is long, cylindrical, straight, firm and smooth. Resistance to mosaic and downey mildew make this variety a reliable performer. Plant seed outdoors in late spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost is past. Each ring of seeds is called a hill and hills should be spaced 4 to 6 feet apart each way.