Mercury

Mercury are very fast growing cucumbers bearing 20cm (8") long fruits

Growing

  • Direct sow 3-4 seeds 2cm (1") deep, or transplant in mid-late June when the soils are warm. Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting in warm soil.
  • Space plants 23cm (9") apart in rows 90cm (36") apart.
  • Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days
  • Matures in 55 days (from transplant)
  • Make successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until 3 months before the first fall frost date.