When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin, leaving the 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill. Germinates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions. For best results use a trellis or stakes. For best flavor, pick fruits when 6 to 8 inches long. Do not permit fruits to grow too large.
Control insects with vegetable dust.
One of the best early cucumbers producing long dark green fruit. This excellent slicing variety is tolerant of powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus and resistant to scab, providing a good crop under adverse conditions. 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. When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin, leaving the 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill.