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Cucumis sativus

Cucumbers grow on vines that spread 6 to 8 feet if allowed to trail on the ground. They can be trained to climb a fence in a small garden. Bush varieties do not trail, and are also suitable for the small garden or containers.
Cucumbers grow best in a soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0. In most of the U.S. and southern Canada, sow seeds indoors about 3 weeks before the last expected frost. When all danger of frost is past, set into the garden. Fertilize about every two to three weeks, and keep the soil moist to prevent the plant from wilting. Cut all cucumbers while still dark green, even if you can't use them--if the fruit turn yellow, the plants stop producing.

	'Bush Pickle', Produces straight, cylindrical fruit ideal for pickling or fresh use. Can be grown in pots or small gardens. Keep picked to maintain productivity. Ready to harvest in 48 days.
	'Dasher II', Slow to oversize and holds color even in high temperatures. Fruits 8" by 2½". Grow in full sun. Ready to harvest in 58 days.
	'Salad Bush', This unique All-America Award Winner needs only two square feet of garden space. Early producing plants will yield a large crop of delicious 8" smooth skin fruits with dark green color. Ideal for the small place, patio, and container gardening. Matures in 55-65 days.
	'Poinsett', excellent slicers that average 8-1/2 inches long and 2-1/2 inches in diameter when mature. Flesh is crisp, white and tender. Matures in 70 days.
	'Straight Eight', This All-America Winner has a mild refreshing flavor. Fruits are tastiest when picked 8" long. 58 days.

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