This vigorous, old heirloom from northern China produces sweet, mild, very crisp fruits. A tender, tasty fresh-eating cucumber and a scrumptious pickler. Trellising helps to prevent the long dark green fruits from curling.
- 25 seeds minimum
- Germination 7-14 days
- Maturity: 60-65 days
- Direct sow in full sun after the last frost or start indoors 3 weeks prior to last frost. Plant 1/2" deep in soil or seed starting mix. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.
- Compost well and keep moist throughout summer.
- Space plants 12” apart; space rows 6' apart.