Heirloom 'Long Green Improved' Cucumber, Disease-resistant Slicer,100 Seeds! Long Green Improved 65 days  'Long Green Improved' is a very old variety that was the most widely grown slicing and pickling variety for decades since its original introduction in 1842. It was bred as a selection of an even older variety, 'Long Green Turkey,' that dates back to prior to 1778. It is a vigorous and dependable variety with dark green fruits that are ten to twelve inches long by two to three inches in diameter. Our heirloom Long Green Cucumber is the perfect size for slicing, salads, dips and can be ground to make dill or sweet relish. This is a rare heirloom variety that is well worth growing for it's wonderful crisp taste. Produces a heavy crop of medium-length fruits (6-8 inch). Cucumbers are native to Africa and Asia and has been cultivated for 3000 years. Cucumbers must be grown in warm temperatures and full sunlight, and will not stand frost. Cucumbers mature quickly and are very easy to grow. They are great producers and you will be rewarded with lots of cucumbers at harvest time. To keep cucumbers to continue producing, keep the vines picked.