Spacemaster Cucumber

Open pollinated. 58 days. Spacemaster Cucumber  is suitable for containers, small gardens and raised beds. Compact vigourous, plants, 24” diameter,  produce abundant dark green, smooth, 7"-8" slicing cucumbers. Maintain production by picking promptly and not allowing fruits to develop seeds. Gynoecious, mostly female flowers, grow alongside another variety for best yields. Bitter free, resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, scab, downy mildew and Powdery mildew. Planting Directions:  Sow seed in spring after all danger of frost is past and the soil temperature is between 60° to 95°. Plant seed 1/2” to 1” deep in hills of  4-6 seeds spaced 2-3’ apart. Prepare the soil in early spring incorporating rich compost or a general garden fertilizer as soil requires. Sow transplants indoors 4 weeks before setting out in the garden. Cucumber is a warm weather vegetable, maintain soil temperatures of  70° to 80°. Regular, generous watering after the blossoms appear boosts yields and produces uni