West Coast Seeds Tasty Green Cucumber Seeds
These long, burpless English cucumbers are sweet and mild. The dark green fruits, up to 23cm (9"), are nicely tapered at both ends and straight when grown on a trellis. Their long vines are vigorous and highly productive. 65 days, F1.
Approx. 15 seeds
Timing: Direct-seed or transplant. All types need really warm soil to germinate. If weather turns cool and rainy after planting, you might need to re-sow. Or start transplants in individual pots 3-4 weeks before setting out when the weather is warm. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 15-30°C (60-85°F).
Seeding: Sow around 2cm (1") deep, and keep moist.
Growing: Cucumbers love warm soil so use plastic mulch or a floating row cover to heat things up in the spring. Warm, well-drained soil is essential. Add dolomite lime and compost or well-rotted manure to the bed and 1/2 to 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer mixed into the soil beneath each transplant.
Seed Specs: Canada No. 1 germination rate: 80%. Usual seed life: 3 years.