Ferry-Morse 2132 Cucumber Seeds, Olympian Hybrid (600 Milligram Packet) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Olympian has become a market leader in slicing cucumbers. This Marketmore-type is mid-season and has excellent productivity with dark green color and uniform shape. Best when 9 x 2 inches. Disease tolerant. Plant cucumber seed only after all danger of frost is past and ground is warm. They need lots of sunshine and water. Keep weeds to a minimum with straw or leaf mulch. In full sun, sow 5 seeds over a hill 12 inches tall and 2 feet across with well drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside fence or trellis. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Plant at 3 week intervals up to midsummer for fresh cucumbers all season. Keep fruits picked.