One of the oldest Cucumber varieties, dating back to the 1700s, the Early Green Cluster is ideal for pickling. They have small, blocky fruit with tender skin. Plants are easy-to-grow and are very prolific.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny, well drained location and sow seed in the late spring when the soil is warm, and all danger of frost is past. For earlier crop, start indoors 4-6 weeks before setting out. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Keep soil moist, and feed monthly. Tie vines on trellis to save space.
Harvesting: Pick when fruits are 4-5 in./10-13 cm. long, while the texture is still firm and the seeds small. Harvest earlier for "baby" pickles. Pick every 2-4 days to encourage more fruit to form.
Germination Time: 7 - 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 55 - 60 Days
Planting Depth: 1/2 in. - 1 in.
Seed Spacing: 3 in.
Seeds per Group (Hill): 6 - 8
Spacing of Groups (Hill): 4 - 5ft
Thin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 3 - 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun
