This is truly the most wonderful cucumber I've ever planted. When the description calls them 'prolific', they are not kidding. I started my seeds indoors and planted them into the garden the first week of June. I was picking cukes the first week of July. The fruit is nearly spineless, dark green, beautiful shiny skin, with sweet flesh. This cucumber can get quite large before it gets seedy. If you like slicers, you need this cucumber. They do well trellised and also make delicious pickles if used when young. I would give this cucumber 10 stars!!!