Ferry-Morse Cucumber Seeds - Poinsett Organic
- Safe for bees
- Grows best in full sun
- 8-10 days to germination
- 75 days to maturity
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Poinsett Cucumber seeds produce plants that grow dark green, white-spined and straight cucumbers-thus making them an ideal slicer! These cucumbers average 8.5" length and 2.5" diameter when mature. The flesh of this cucumber variety is crisp, white and tender. A vining cucumber, Poinsett delivers excellent taste and texture in every bite. They're disease-tolerant and ideal for slicing, with an average length of 8.5". Enjoy delicious, crunchy cucumbers year-round with this resilient variety.
Growing Information- Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
- Grows Best In: Full Sun
- Days to Germination: 8-10 Days
- Days to Maturity: 75 Days
- Best Container Size: 12"
- Growing Height: 8-18"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)
- Characteristics: Attracts Bees
- Botanical Name: Cucumis Sativus
- Flavor: Crisp, non-bitter and delicious
- Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety to make the perfect cucumber sandwich on a hot summer day
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 15-30
- Fill Weight: 0.8 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Type: Vining
- Tolerance: Heat Tolerant/Leaf Spot/Anthracnose/Scab/Downey Mildew/Powdery Mildew
- Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall
In full sun, sow a few Poinsett Cucumber seeds over a hill 12" tall and 2' across with well-drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside a fence or trellis. When plants are 2" tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Plant at 3 week intervals up to midsummer for fresh cucumbers all season. Keep cucumbers picked.
- Planting Depth: 0.5"
- Seed Spacing: Sow your Poinsett Cucumber seeds roughly 6' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 4' apart
Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and the ground is warm. They need lots of sunshine and water. Keep weeds to a minimum with a straw or leaf mulch.
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