Cucumber Sumter

Great for slicing or pickling when picked young. Vines produce blocky, slightly tapered, medium-green cucumbers with white spines. Grows well in the north and south, for home, market or pickling.

Cucumber – Sumter – Cucumis sativus

Soil & Water: Cucumbers love rich soil that is high in organic matter and well drained. Water heavily during fruiting to prevent bitterness.

Planting & Growing: In cool regions, start seeds indoors 10-14 days before the last frost, or sow seeds directly when the soil is at least 70F in a hill, thinning to the 3 best vines. Plant seeds 18″ apart if trellised or 36″ apart if left to sprawl.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest while small to medium-sized for best flavor. Keep harvesting fruit, even if misshapen, to keep vines productive.

• Soil Temperature: 70-95F
• Planting Depth: 1/2″
• Germination: 3-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 1′-4′
• Days To Maturity: 56 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 18″-48″
• Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds

Product image via: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply