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Germination:
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Maturity:
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Organic Cucumber Seeds, Sumter
Cucumis sativus
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Organic Cucumber Seeds, Sumter
Cucumis sativus
Regular price
$2.79
Regular price
Sale price
$2.79
Unit price
per
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Product Information
Organic Cucumber, Sumter is the most popular pickling cucumber variety among gardeners.
You'll soon have pickles of all sizes thanks to this very productive organic cucumber plant. Cucumbers measure about 6" long when fully mature. This straight, symmetrical cucumber has an attractive color and firm, tender flesh.
Sku: 0907
Vendor: Ferry-Morse
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Key Features
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Flavor: Non-bitter, crunchy, and firm.
Preparation Ideas: Pick cucumber when a little shorter than 6" to make best pickles.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 3
Growth Type: Vining
Disease Resistance: Downey Mildew|Powdery Mildew|Anthracnose|Angular Leaf Spot|Scab|Cucumber Mosaic Virus|Watermelon Mosaic Virus
Instructions
In full sun, sow a few Organic Sumter 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: .5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Sumter Cucumber seeds roughly 6' apart in rows.
Suggestions
Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and the ground is warm. Cucumber need lots of sunshine and water to grow. Keep weeds to a minimum with a straw or leaf mulch.
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