This heat and drought resistant variety produces yellow, lemon shaped cucumbers that are about 3 inches long. The vines are prolific and yield an abundant crop of tasty cucumbers. The delicious fruit is crisp and mild, making it an excellent addition to salads and gazpacho. This cucumber does well in hot dry climates. 62 days.

Packet size: 3.5 grams

CUCUMBERS

WHEN TO PLANT: one week after frost free date. Daytime temperature must be at least 60 degrees.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 3/4" deep

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 1 foot apart DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 3 feet apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be about a foot apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: well drained, composted soil

NOTE: Cucumbers may be planted in hills; 4 plants in a hill spaced 3 feet apart.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Armenian and lemon cucumbers do exceptionally well in Tucson. All cucumbers increase production during and after monsoons. Plant March 20 to May 15 and August 1 through September 1.