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Matures in 67 Days

This cucumber is long, cylindrical, straight, firm and smooth, with excellent uniformity. Resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery and Downey Mildew and Cucumber Scab, makes this variety a reliable performer. Highly recommended for main crop harvest in early fall.

SOWINGPlant seed outdoors in late spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost is past. Make a group of 4 to 6 seeds placed in a ring about 2 inches across; cover with inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Each ring of seeds is called a hill and hills should be spaced 4 to 6 feet apart each way.

THINNINGWhen plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin, leaving 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill.

GERMINATIONGerminates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKSFor best results, or where space is limited, use a trellis or stakes. For best flavor, pick fruits when 6 to 8 inches long. Do not permit fruits to grow too large.