CUCUMBERS
Soil pH 5.5 to 6.5 - Plant outside 1 to 2 weeks after the last spring frost. We recommend growing cucumbers on a trellis, for ease of harvesting and more thorough pest control. Plant 2-3 seeds every 8 to 12 inches along the trellis. When the seeds sprout, thin to one plant every 8 to 12 inches. As the plants grow, they will need help at first guiding them up the trellis. Harvest the cucumbers often and do not let the cucumbers get too big, as this will slow up future productivity of the plant. Cucumbers like plenty of sun and water. Avoid wetting the plants, if possible, when watering. If cucumber beetles are a problem in your area, Rotenone may be dusted on the plants to control them. Once a cucumber plant starts to wilt from a bacterial infection, remove the infected plant immediately. DO NOT put the diseased plant in your compost pile.
#510 – ARMENIAN (Cucumis
melo) 50-75 days –
These mild flavored, light green, heavily ribbed fruits grow 24-36",
and
will twist and turn if allowed to grow on the ground, straight if grown
on trellis. Best if picked when 12-18 inches long.
PKT. – 60 seeds - $1.25
#O519 - BOOTHBY'S BLONDE
(Cucumis
sativus) 60 days – This heirloom originated from the
Boothby
family of MAINE. The 6-8 inch creamy yellow fruits are crisp and
tasty, with small, black spines. A good slicing cuke.
PKT. - 30 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#513 - BOSTON PICKLING IMPROVED (Cucumis
sativus) 52 days An old reliable variety that bears
continually if kept picked. The high yielding plants have blocky,
bright green fruits that are resistant to mosaic virus and cucumber
scale.
Great for homemade pickles!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#514 – DELIKATESSE (Cucumis
sativus)
60 days – A German favorite that bears an abundant supply of delicious,
pale green, 10 inch fruits. The medium sized, rounded cukes have
excellent taste and make great pickles when small, or use as slicers
when
larger.
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#O523
- DOUBLE YIELD (Cucumis
sativus)55-60
days – Introduced in 1924, this heavy yielding variety is a great
choice
for gherkins and dills. The slim, 6x2 inch fruits are smooth and
crisp. A very prolific cropper.
PKT. - 15 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#512 - HOMEMADE PICKLES (Cucumis
sativus) 55 days - Excellent variety for pickling! The
semi-bush
type plants produce solid, crisp, small white spined, 5½ inch
fruits.
Pick regularly to maintain production.
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#O521 - JAPANESE CLIMBING 60 days -
A
Japanese favorite first introduced to the U.S. in 1892. The crunchy,
8x3
inch, light green fruits are good for fresh eating or pickling. Keep
the
vines well picked for a continuous harvest all season long.
PKT. - 15 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#515 – LANGELANG GIANT (Cucumis
sativus)
70 days – A terrific choice for giant pickles! The large 12" by
4"
diameter fruits have smooth, dark green skin and are also good used as
slicers.
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
#504 - LEMON CUCUMBER (Cucumis
sativus) 65 days - This heirloom variety
was
first introduced in 1894. The small, lemon shaped cucumbers are pale
yellow
when mature, with mild, crisp, white flesh. Very unique!!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#O504 - 60 seeds - $2.00 -
CERTIFIED
ORGANIC
#502 - LONG GREEN IMPROVED (Cucumis
sativus) 65 days - First introduced in 1870, the 10 to 12
inch, dark green fruits abound on this old fashioned variety. A
strong,
vigorous producer, that's an excellent slicing cucumber. Our
favorite
cuke!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#501 - MARKETMORE 76 (Cucumis
sativus) 70 days - The straight, dark green with white
spines,
9" fruits do well in the summer heat. Resistant to scab, mosaic
virus,
downy and powdery mildew, alternaria leaf spot and anthracnose.
An
excellent slicing cucumber! For maximum production, grow on a
trellis.
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
# O501 - PKT. - 60 seeds - $2.00 -
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#522 - MEXICAN SOUR GHERKIN
(Melothria
scabra) 65 days - This tasty cuke may become your favorite! The
1-2 inch watermelon-shaped fruits have good cucumber flavor with a
slight
taste of sour, homemade pickles. Expect a large crop from this heirloom.
PKT. - 15 seeds - $2.00
#O520 - MINIATURE WHITE (Cucumis
sativus) 50-55 days – The short, 3 foot vines produce a
heavy
crop of white, sweet and crunchy, mini cukes. So tender, there’s
no peeling necessary. For maximum flavor, pick when smaller than
3 inches. A good choice for gardens with limited space.
PKT. - 15 seeds - 2.00
#516 – MUNCHER (Cucumis sativus) 59-65
days
– This prolific variety bears smooth, medium green, 9 inch fruits on
strong,
vigorous vines. The tender cukes are burpless and never bitter.
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
#O516 - PKT. - 30 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#506 - NATIONAL PICKLING (Cucumis
sativus) 55 days - This very
productive
variety has dark green skin with black spines. Is small, thick
and
blunt ended when young. Makes great pickles!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#509 - PAINTED SERPENT (Cucumis
melo) 65 days – The slim, light green, ribbed
fruits
can grow 30–75" long, but best eaten at 15 inches. The unique
fruits
curl into snake-like shapes. Mild, delicious flavor!
PKT. – 30 seeds - $1.25
#524
- PARISIAN PICKLING (Cucumis
sativus) 60 days – This
extremely
rare French heirloom dates back to 1892, when it was first introduced
in
the U.S. Makes wonderful gherkins when picked small, or let
grow to a larger size and use as a slicer. Always cool and
crunchy.
PKT. - 15 seeds - $2.00
#508 -POINSETT 76
(Cucumis
sativus) 68 days - The dark green fruit with white
spines
grow 7 to 9 inches long and 2 to 3 inches in diameter. A
hardy
variety, very popular in the south!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#517 – RHINISH PICKLE (Cucumis
sativus) 52-55 days – An early maturing variety
traditionally
used for pickling in Europe. The crunchy fruits have black spines
and small bumps. An old German favorite for making pickles!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#503 - RUSSIAN (Cucumis
sativus) 52 days - This old variety first introduced in 1850
has
5" blocky fruit with dark green skin on top, turning pale at the
blossom
end, growing in clusters of two to three. Our favorite cucumber for
making
dill or sweet pickles!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
#507 - STRAIGHT EIGHT (Cucumis
sativus) 65 days - This "All American Selection" in 1935
has
smooth, straight, dark green, 8 inch fruits. A very
prolific
home garden variety!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#O507 - 60 seeds - $2.00 -
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ORGANIC
#511 – TENDERGREEN BURPLESS
(Cucumis
sativus) 55-65 days – The long, 8 -10 inch, thin,
dark
green fruits are non-bitter, acid free and burpless!
Resistant
to downy mildew and powdery mildew.
PKT. – 60 seeds - $1.25
# O511 - PKT. - 60 seeds - $2.00 -
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#518 – WEST INDIAN GHERKIN (Cucumis
anguria)
60-65 days - Not a true cucumber, this heirloom arrived in the U.S.
from
Jamaica in 1793. Originally of African origin, the large vines
have
leaves very similar to watermelons, while the fruits are short, plump
and
prickly. A very unique fruit with a distinct “gherkin”
flavor!
Great for pickling!
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
#505 - WHITE WONDER (Cucumis
sativus) 60 days - This old time variety that dates
back to 1893, matures to a lovely ivory white color, making them easier
to find at harvest time! The round ended, 7 inch fruit has crisp,
delicious,
white flesh.
PKT. - 60 seeds - $1.25
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PLASTIC POT LABELS -
High
quality, blank plastic stakes are used to label transplants
inside.
Just use a fine point permanent marker to easily write down information
on the stakes. Plastic is white and writing remains legible
despite
the action of weather, water or fertilizer. 20 mil thick plastic
wears better than wood stakes, costs less than metal stakes.
Large
size may also be used outside in the garden.
PL 24 - 25 stakes (4 in. by
½ in.) - $2.25
PL
26 - 25 stakes (6 in. by ½ in.) - $2.75
JIFFY 7 SEED STARTING
PELLETS
- Just add water to the compressed peat pellets and you're ready to
start
seeds indoors! Pellets expand to 1¾" in diameter to
1¾" in height. Encased in netting , they retain their
shape
and get plants off to a good start. No more plastic trays, no
more
broken roots! The simplest and easiest way to start all your
transplants!
Instructions included.
JF 7 - 12 pack -
$2.59
JF 25 - 25 pack - $4.59
FAST-GRO PROPAGATION MATS –
Fast-gro bottom heating propagation mats keep soil warm to aid indoor
germination.
Mat is hermetically sealed in plastic. For indoor use only.
FGP-1 - Window
sill mat is 3 inches wide by 24 inches long – $25.99
(For starting plants on a sunny widow sill!)
FGP-2 – Small
propagation
mat is 11 inches wide by 24 inches long - $35.99
(Holds one standard seed flat.)
FGP-3 – Large
propagation
mat is 22 inches wide by 44 inches long - $79.99
(Holds four standard seed flats.)
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