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DIAMANT

DIAMANT

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47 days. An early gherkin for anxious picklers. These outstanding, uniform pickling cukes congregate on hard-working, disease-resistant plants that keep producing for a long picking season when other varieties have succumbed to disease. Fruit has tiny, hair-like spines, a sweet flavor for fresh eating, and excellent crunch for processing into pickles. PAT. HR: PM, S. IR: CMV, DM
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Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
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Sherril
small medium but very prolific

These cukes were such a surprise. I've always had a time growing cukes, but these little guys outperformed others. I grew them Kratky style (with minerals) in water in a 32 gal. trash can that had a recycle lid with a hole to set the cuke plant in.

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M K.I.
Growing Well

Garden got a late state due to freezing weather. Growing well but no cucumbers yet.

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Tim A.
Bitter

Not edible. Super bitter. You had another Gherkin variety that was great. Discontinued? These plants are going to be pulled

So sorry to hear you didn't love Diamant! Cucumbers can sometimes grow bitter when the plant is under stress from inconsistent watering, fluctuating temps or some sort of soil issue. Please reach out, so we can help troubleshoot and look into the other cucumber you are asking about. Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Sara B.
Best cucumbers

We have been planting these for at least 5 years if not more. We always had one of our local people do our starts for us but we started ours for the first time as the other decided to retire…they all came up! Will let you know in late July how the production is!

Soil Temp for Germ 65–90°F
Seed Depth ½"
Seed Spacing 4–6/hill
Days to Emergence 4–13
Thin Plants to 1–2/hill
Row Spacing 3–4'
Fertilizer Needs High
Minimum Germination 80%
Seeds per Gram ≈ 25–30
Seed Life 3 years

Cucumis sativus A favorite in cuisine worldwide, cucumbers possess health benefits too numerous to mention. Incorporate cucumbers in your diet to aid with weight loss, as they are exceptionally low in calories (only about 8 calories in 1/2 cup), aid digestion, and rid toxins from the body. Among the more unusual qualities of the humble cuke is its ability to ease skin irritations. Use a piece of cucumber skin to soothe burns.

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Cucumbers perform best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH 5.5-7.0
• Consistent, even watering is critical for best plant growth and fruit development
• Raised beds, plastic mulch, and trellising can improve yields, keep fruit straight and scab free
• Incorporate a shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer per hill

Direct Sowing
• For best germination, keep soil evenly moist but not too wet
• Cover hill with Kozy-Coats, Victorian Bell Cloches, or a row cover to speed up germination
• Thin to the strongest 1-2 plants when first true leaves emerge

Transplanting
• Start indoors in 4 inch pots, 3-4 weeks before anticipated transplant date
• Avoid letting starts get root bound; transplant carefully as to not disturb roots

Pests & Diseases
• Common pests: Striped and spotted cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs, stink bugs
• Pest control: Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: See chart below
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, Zonix for Powdery Mildew

Harvest & Storage
• Consistent harvest will keep plants productive
• Store at 45°F and 95% relative humidity
• For pickling, harvest cukes when small, before seeds form

KEY TO FLOWERS AND FRUIT SET
GY | Gynoecious - Has nearly all female flowers.
HE | Hermaphrodite - Flowers contain both male and female reproductive parts.
MO | Monoecious - Has separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
PAT | Parthenocarpic - Has the ability to set fruit without pollination.

KEY TO CUCUMBER DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
A | Anthracnose*
ACu | Alternaria Leaf Blight
ALS | Angular Leaf Spot
C | Cercospora
CCa | Corynespora Blight & Target Spot
CCu | Scab & Gummosis
CMV | Cucumber Mosaic Virus
CVYV | Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus

CYSDV | Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus
DM | Downy Mildew
PM | Powdery Mildew
R | Common Rust
S | Scab
TSP | Target Spot
WMV | Watermelon Mosaic Virus
* Numbers indicate specific disease race.

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