Tendergreen Burpless Cucumbers are sweet, tender, non-bitter, and acid free. Tendergreen Burpless Cucumbers are ideal for slicing or pickling. They do not have to be peeled because they have thin skin. This variety has been popular for over 80 years and tolerates cool soil and excessive moisture better than many. Tendergreen Burpless Cucumbers are best known for being burpless and bitter free. Tendergreen Burpless Cucumbers are medium-dark green, 7 to 12 inches in length, and quite plump and smooth compared to Japanese long slicing types. They are best when harvested at 8 inches or less. This variety excels as a slicer but can also be used for pickling if picked earlier. Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Creeping Vine Variety Features: Open Pollinated, Deer Resistant, Container Garden, Outdoor Fruit Size: 7-12 Inches Long Days to Maturity: 60 Days Plant Height: 36-48 inches Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10