Cucumber - Salt and Pepper

3–5" fruits with improved flavor and disease resistance. Black spines. Bred by Jason Cavatorta and Molly Jahn, Cornell University. 2011 Green Thumb Award Winner. Intermediate resistance to angular leaf spot and powdery mildew. USDA Certified Organic. Packet: 30 seeds.

Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Keep temperature above 70°F (21°C) day and 60°F (16°C) night. Transplant 12" apart in rows 5–6' apart. Do not disturb roots when transplanting. For direct sowing, wait until soil is warm, at least 70°F (21°C). Sow 2 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, in rows 6' apart. Thin to 12" apart.