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 least 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 12-24”Row Spacing 5-6’Days To Maturity 65Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Telegraph Improved is an improved strain of an English variety from the late 1800s. This slicing cucumber has thin skin, a small seed cavity, and makes for a delicious and crunchy 10-13” slicer. The plants are large, and ideally should be trellised to ensure straight cucumbers. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Size: Long, Shape: Elongated, Season: Summer.
