50 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Organic Double Yield Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Very early. The fruit is perfectly symmetrical, very straight, with blunt ends, and best picked at 4-5 inches. This variety is extremely prolific, producing up to twice as much as other varieties. ~900 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Cucumis sativus Hardiness Zone: Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Days to Maturity: 50 Days to Germination: 6-10 Seeding Depth: 1 inch Direct Sow: Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds. Start Indoors: Yes, while direct sowing is the preferred method, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures. Cucumber Type: Pickling - Pickling cucumbers typically are shorter, have a thinner, bumpy, or warty skin. While they can be eaten fresh and in salads, these are preferred for pickling. Cucumber Pollination: Monoecious - These cucumbers produce both male and female flowers. While insects carry out pollination activity, you may hand-pollinate to increase the likelihood of fruit set. Growth Speed: Early - Ready around 40-54 days from sowing. Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Row Spacing: 48 inches Plant Height: 18-30 inches Plant Width: 36-48 inches Plant Spread: 36-48 inches Growth Habit: Vining. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow. Deer Resistant: Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby. Soil Preference: Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields. Temperature Preference: Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F. Germination Temperature: 75-85 F Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation. Organic Double Yield Cucumber Color: Green Organic Double Yield Cucumber Flavor: Mild, old-fashioned flavor with good crunch. Garden Size: Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support) Climate Tolerance: Growing Organic Double Yield Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden Cucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow. Cucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. Monoecious types, such as Double Yield, produce both male and female flowers, relying on insect or hand pollination for fruit set. Harvesting Organic Double Yield Cucumber Double Yield produces green 4-5 inch straight fruits with blunt ends. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest. About Organic Double Yield Cucumber Garden Seeds Developed in 1924 by Joseph Harris & Company of Coldwater, NY. A monoecious pickling type known for its highly productive yields. Tips From Our Gardeners "To protect young cucumber plants from cucumber beetles, cover them with a floating row cover until flowers begin to form." - Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer Organic Double Yield Cucumber Seeds Per Package: 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 30 Seeds 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 900 Seeds 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,000 Seeds 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 12,000 Seeds Non-GMO Organic Double Yield Cucumber seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
