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Calypso Hybrid

  • Brand: General
  • Product Code: 135
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $1.99


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Pkt (≈ 50 seeds)
25g (≈ 900 seeds)

Excellent pickling variety. White spined, dark green fruit. Disease tolerant. Pickling varieties bear small, blocky fruits with tender skin and are perfect for making all types of pickles. They may also be enjoyed fresh. Plants are easy to grow, very prolific, bearing an abundance of tender fruit throughout the summer.

  • Seed Depth: 1/2-1" (12-24mm)
  • Seed Spacing: 4-6" (10-15cm)
  • Row spacing: 4-6' (1.2-1.8m)
  • Days to Sprout: 7-14
  • Plant Spacing: 3-4 Per Hill
  • Days to Maturity: 56

Plant: Sow seed directly into loose, fertile soil after weather has warmed. For an earlier start, sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. For best results, loosen and improve soil with organic material.

Care: Water generously and fertilize monthly. Best if grown on a strong trellis support.

Harvest: Pick regularly and before fruit color begins to turn yellow. Pick often so plant will continue to produce.

Your Health: Low in calories, supplies some vitamins and minerals.