The Story
Robust plants produce prolifically over a long harvest window.
Fruit is smooth-skinned and ranges in color from pale to medium green with black spines and attractive blossom-end highlights. Our trials team was impressed by the flavor and texture of Double Yield—fruit is tender and juicy, with crisp skin and a mild flavor. Excellent for pickling or eating fresh. Harvest regularly to avoid oversized fruit.
Plant Information:
- Days to Maturity: 55 days
- Fruit Size: 4–5"
- Type: Heirloom
- Attributes: Monoecious, prolific, suitable for pickling or fresh eating
Seed Specifications:
- 1–1.3M (average 1.19M) seeds per ounce
- 12–21M (average 16.5M) seeds per pound (M = 1,000)
- Approximately 65 seeds per 1/16 ounce
Growing Instructions:
- Direct sow 3 seeds every 12" and thin to 2 plants per spacing in rows 5–6' apart.
- Use approximately 660 seeds per 100' (~⅛ oz/100'), or 48M seeds per acre (~3 lb/acre) using 6 seeds/ft with 6' row spacing.
- For transplants, space 12" apart in rows 5–6' apart.
Description
Robust plants produce prolifically over a long harvest window.
Fruit is smooth-skinned and ranges in color from pale to medium green with black spines and attractive blossom-end highlights. Our trials team was impressed by the flavor and texture of Double Yield—fruit is tender and juicy, with crisp skin and a mild flavor. Excellent for pickling or eating fresh. Harvest regularly to avoid oversized fruit.
Plant Information:
- Days to Maturity: 55 days
- Fruit Size: 4–5"
- Type: Heirloom
- Attributes: Monoecious, prolific, suitable for pickling or fresh eating
Seed Specifications:
- 1–1.3M (average 1.19M) seeds per ounce
- 12–21M (average 16.5M) seeds per pound (M = 1,000)
- Approximately 65 seeds per 1/16 ounce
Growing Instructions:
- Direct sow 3 seeds every 12" and thin to 2 plants per spacing in rows 5–6' apart.
- Use approximately 660 seeds per 100' (~⅛ oz/100'), or 48M seeds per acre (~3 lb/acre) using 6 seeds/ft with 6' row spacing.
- For transplants, space 12" apart in rows 5–6' apart.
