Cucumber 'Burpee Hybrid II'

Burpee Hybrid II likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Burpee Hybrid II is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.8 as Burpee Hybrid II likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Sow in average, well-draned soil in full sun in spring after danger of frost. Sow 4-6 seeds about 3" apart in hills 36" apart. Cover with 1" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to 2-3 per hill when they are 2-3" high.

Aim to sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Burpee Hybrid II about 14 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Burpee Hybrid II is a tender plant.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.