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35-60 days. You'll wonder why you never grew these! White Wonder is an heirloom variety growing vigorously even in very hot weather, producing lots of oval, ivory-skinned Cukes. The crisp, tender flesh, mild flavor and unique color makes White Wonder a treat at picnics and great for unusual, fancy Pickles. Pick White Wonder at 7" long for salads or for enjoying in the Lebanese style: slice two small White Wonders paper thin. Add 1 cup yogurt, a pinch of salt and chopped Mint leaves to taste. Chill for one hour but serve at room temperature. (OP.)
Warmth-loving Cucumbers may be grown as transplants, sown indoors 2 weeks before the last spring frost date, or direct-sown well after all threat of frost has passed and when the soil has warmed up to 50°F. Harvest with a sharp blade regularly to promote abundant production before seed cavities swell, when the Cucumbers are small and thin-skinned. Cucumber vines creep stealthily, so take care to avoid garden traffic jams. They are successfully trellised vertically thanks to prolific spiraling tendrils. Some varieties are parthenocarpic and seedless, meaning pollination is unnecessary, while most have seeds and require pollination for flower and fruit development. About 90% water, Cucumbers are rich in Vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese, and yield antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. We love Renny Darling's Cucumber and Chive Soup with Lemon and Dill and our Asian-inspired Refreshing Cucumber Salad. It's fun to slice off the ends and hollow them out as little cups for cold Cucumber soup. Deer resistant.
Cucumber Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth: 1" Row Spacing: 6” Seed Spacing: 4” Days to Germination: 5-10 days Germination Temperature: 60°-70°F
Cucumbers thrive in heat. Start transplants
indoors 4 weeks before the soil is at least 60°F
(the last expected frost date), planting 3 seeds per
4" pot or 1 seed per peat pot in sterile starter
mix. Provide heat, light, ventilation and good
drainage. At the seedling stage, Cucumbers are
vulnerable so keep soil lightly moist but not wet.
When third true leaf is expanding, transplant
out carefully. Cucumbers may be direct-sown 1
to 2 weeks after the danger of frost has passed to
a sunny, well-draining spot: sow 6 seeds per hill;
then thin to the strongest 3 plants. Cukes need
regular watering and prefer a rich garden bed;
fertilize prior to planting and again as needed.
Support with large tomato cages, stakes or netting.
Harvest cukes when small, well before they set
seed. ‘Cornichon’ varieties should be harvested
when they are the size of your little finger.
String Theory for Cucumbers
If you have plenty of space in your garden it’s fine to let Cucumbers sprawl on the ground. But in today’s small, often shaded yards, gardeners must make the most of every sunny foot of row. That’s where trellising comes in. A Cucumber support need not be an elaborate structure. A simple but sturdy frame will do fine, with strings dangling from an overhead bar. Tie the bottom end of each string to a cuke plant in a loose knot, then wind the vine around the string as it grows. Train to one stem, by pruning out all side shoots up to 3’, then letting one fruit form at each leaf node. When the vine reaches the top, train it over the bar, then allow two stems to come down. You’ll get a huge harvest from just one row. Use string that is at least 2-ply, so it won’t break. If it’s untreated, you can put all the vines on the compost pile at summer’s end, strings and all.
Warmth-loving Cucumbers may be grown as transplants, sown indoors 2 weeks before the last spring frost date, or direct-sown well after all threat of frost has passed and when the soil has warmed up to 50°F. Harvest with a sharp blade regularly to promote abundant production before seed cavities swell, when the Cucumbers are small and thin-skinned. Cucumber vines creep stealthily, so take care to avoid garden traffic jams. They are successfully trellised vertically thanks to prolific spiraling tendrils. Some varieties are parthenocarpic and seedless, meaning pollination is unnecessary, while most have seeds and require pollination for flower and fruit development. About 90% water, Cucumbers are rich in Vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese, and yield antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. We love Renny Darling's Cucumber and Chive Soup with Lemon and Dill and our Asian-inspired Refreshing Cucumber Salad. It's fun to slice off the ends and hollow them out as little cups for cold Cucumber soup. Deer resistant.
Average seed life: 3 years.
Cucumber Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth: 1" Row Spacing: 6” Seed Spacing: 4” Days to Germination: 5-10 days Germination Temperature: 60°-70°F
Cucumbers thrive in heat. Start transplants
indoors 4 weeks before the soil is at least 60°F
(the last expected frost date), planting 3 seeds per
4" pot or 1 seed per peat pot in sterile starter
mix. Provide heat, light, ventilation and good
drainage. At the seedling stage, Cucumbers are
vulnerable so keep soil lightly moist but not wet.
When third true leaf is expanding, transplant
out carefully. Cucumbers may be direct-sown 1
to 2 weeks after the danger of frost has passed to
a sunny, well-draining spot: sow 6 seeds per hill;
then thin to the strongest 3 plants. Cukes need
regular watering and prefer a rich garden bed;
fertilize prior to planting and again as needed.
Support with large tomato cages, stakes or netting.
Harvest cukes when small, well before they set
seed. ‘Cornichon’ varieties should be harvested
when they are the size of your little finger.
String Theory for Cucumbers
If you have plenty of space in your garden it’s fine to let Cucumbers sprawl on the ground. But in today’s small, often shaded yards, gardeners must make the most of every sunny foot of row. That’s where trellising comes in. A Cucumber support need not be an elaborate structure. A simple but sturdy frame will do fine, with strings dangling from an overhead bar. Tie the bottom end of each string to a cuke plant in a loose knot, then wind the vine around the string as it grows. Train to one stem, by pruning out all side shoots up to 3’, then letting one fruit form at each leaf node. When the vine reaches the top, train it over the bar, then allow two stems to come down. You’ll get a huge harvest from just one row. Use string that is at least 2-ply, so it won’t break. If it’s untreated, you can put all the vines on the compost pile at summer’s end, strings and all.
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