Diva Cucumber (58 Days)

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A nearly seedless variety that produces exclusively female flowers which do not require pollination to set fruit. Considered a Beit Alpha type; the smooth-skinned class of fruits t hat originated in the Middle East. The Diva Cucumber is very crisp with an attractive medium green color and very sweet, never bitter flavor. Resistant to scab & mildews. 20 seeds PLANTING Cucumis sativus Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2-1" deep Sowing Indoors: 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-85ºF soil temperature. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Sowing into individual biodegradable peat/cow pots reduces root damage when transplanting. Transplant 36-48" apart after the last frost. Sowing Outdoors: Sow after the last frost when the soil temperature is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 36-48". Harvest: Check and pick every day to keep the harvest flowing. Tips: The Diva Cucumber should be planted in fertile soil, amended with compost or well-rotted manure, and kept well watered. Trellising the vines allow for good air circulation, takes up less space, and provides shade for heat-sensitive crops like lettuce. They benefit from growing on black plastic and by using row covers for weed, insect control, and more rapid growth. Show more