Bred by Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station for the Association of National Pickle Packers in the 1920s, these thin-skinned cukes are perfectly shaped for your canning jar. Crisp and flavorful fresh from the garden as well! 25 seeds minimum Germination 7-14 days Maturity: 65 days Direct sow in full sun after the last frost or start indoors 3 weeks prior to last frost. Plant 1/2\” deep in soil or seed starting mix. Compost well and keep moist throughout summer. Space plants 12 apart in rows 5-6 apart.