Bushy Cucumber (45-50 Days)

Originally from Russia, this is one of our shortest maturing cucumbers. The Bushy Cucumber is ideal for pickling or fresh eating. This variety has the ability to produce a bumper crop, even in cooler climates. Vines grow to 5 feet.     20 seeds   PLANTING Cucumis sativus Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2-1" deep Sowing Indoors: 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-85ºF soil temperature. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Sowing into individual biodegradable peat/cow pots reduces root damage when transplanting. Transplant 36-48" apart after the last frost.  Sowing Outdoors: Sow after the last frost when the soil temperature is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 36-48".  Harvest: Check and pick every day to keep the harvest flowing. Tips: The Bushy Cucumber should be planted in fertile soil, amended with compost or well-rotted manure, and kept well watered. Trellising the vines allows for good air circulation, takes up