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Cucumis sativas## HOW TO GROW CUCUMBER Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at le ast one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 68-90˚FDays to Germ. 4-12Plant Spacing 8-12”Row Spacing 5-6’Days To Maturity 65Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Lemon Organic Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 1,038 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 4,154 seeds##Beautiful lemon-colored, oval to round, flavorful salad cucumber. Good raw or pickled. Lemon cucumbers are a real treat, and the best refreshing snack in the peak of summer’s heat. We love to eat them whole like an apple! First listed in America by Samuel Wilson of Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania in the 1890s. Eat when they are fairly small in size: 1-1/2” to 2-1/2”, and when the skin is still tender and does not need to be peeled. Tags: Color: Yellow, Shape: Round, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds. Show more