Parthenocarpic. Taurus is a gourmet Japanese cucumber developed for greenhouse production that produces long straight fruit, even when grown in the field. Its attractive fruit have a glossy, deep green color and measure about 8-1/2 to 9"L x 1-1/4 to 1-1/2"W at full maturity. Taurus cucumbers have tender, mild skin and its crisp flesh has a delicious flavor. This variety is parthenocarpic (self pollinating) and does not require pollination in the greenhouse. Intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildew.
PACKAGING
Approximately 19,600 seeds per pound
CULTURE
Soil temperature: 75 - 80 degrees fahrenheit
Seeding depth: 0.5 - 1 inches
Germination days: 6 - 10 days
Grow on temperature day: 65 - 70 degrees fahrenheit