Green Finger Cucumber Seeds (Organic)

Green Finger Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a productive Persian-type (Beit Alpha) slicer producing straight 8 to 10 inch fruit with thin, tender skin and a small seed cavity. Developed by Cornell University, it shows resistance to powdery mildew, has crisp flesh, and stores well. Organic.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cucumis sativus (Tender Annual)
• Type: Persian / Beit Alpha-type slicer, Organic
• Days to maturity: 60 days
• Germination: 3-10 days at 70-95 F soil temperature
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2"
• Spacing after thinning: 18" to 24"
• Height at maturity: 1 to 4 feet
• Seeds per pack: approx 50 (bulk approx 1,012 per 1 oz)

Best for

• Fresh snacking and slicing
• Salads and summer beverages
• Trellised, space-saving growing
• Disease-prone gardens (powdery mildew resistant)
• High-yield home harvests

How to grow

Plant in hills or mounds with plenty of organic matter, sowing 6 to 7 seeds per hill and thinning to the 3 best vines. In cool regions start indoors 10 to 14 days before the last frost, or direct-sow once soil reaches at least 70 F. Space 18" apart if trellised or 36" if left to sprawl. Harvest while small to medium, and keep picking, even misshapen fruit, to keep vines productive.

Flavor profile

Mild and refreshing with crisp, juicy flesh and thin skin, excellent for fresh eating.

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