Cucumber, Poinsett Organic Seeds

Cucumis sativus

$3.49

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Cucumber, Poinsett Organic Seeds

Cucumis sativus

$3.49

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Product Information

Poinsett Cucumber seeds produce plants that grow dark green, white-spined, and straight cucumbers—thus making them an ideal slicer!

These cucumbers average 8.5" in length and 2.5" in diameter when mature.

The flesh of this cucumber variety is crisp, white, and tender.

A vining cucumber, Poinsett delivers excellent taste and texture in every bite. They're disease-tolerant and ideal for slicing, with an average length of 8.5 inches. Enjoy delicious, crunchy cucumbers year-round with this resilient variety.

Sku: 9632

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Cucumber

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

8 - 10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

75 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"

Growing Height:

8 - 18"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts Bees

Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus

Fill Weight (grams): 0.8

Flavor: Crisp, non-bitter, and delicious.

Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety to make the perfect cucumber sandwich on a hot summer day.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Approximate Seed Count: 15 - 30

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growth Type: Vining

Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Instructions

In full sun, sow a few Poinsett Cucumber seeds over a hill 12" tall and 2' across with well-drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside a fence or trellis. When plants are 2" tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Plant at 3 week intervals up to midsummer for fresh cucumbers all season. Keep cucumbers picked.

Planting Depth: 0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow your Poinsett Cucumber seeds roughly 6' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 4' apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and the ground is warm. They need lots of sunshine and water. Keep weeds to a minimum with a straw or leaf mulch.