Cucumber Seeds - Palace Pride - Hybrid.Cucumis sativus. 50-60 days to maturity. Warm season annual. NonGMO. This sooyow variety yields a prolific crop of fruits with glossy dark green skin with defined ridges and fine white spines. Fruits are harvested 10" long and have crisp flesh, a relatively small seed cavity and sweet flavor. Popular for its heat tolerance, this cucumber is easy to grow. No need to peel skin since the white spines are easily removed by washing. It has a monoecious flowering habit (plant produces both male and female flowers). Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds indoors and transplant when weather warms. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are 75°F daytime and 60°F at night. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruits, and ease of harvest. Ideal for cold cucumber salads. Delicious pickled or lightly cooked in Asian dishes. ~1100 seeds an ounce.