Deliciously sweet.Crisp. Long Green Improved is said to have been introduced in 1870. It surely appears many times in catalogs there after. It has stood the test of time because it is a strong, vigorous producer of 10" long cucumbers. Some will exceed 12" and more. Excellent for slicing or picked smaller for pickling. Very solid and crisp. One of the best slicing cucumber on the market. Seeds can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm or started in containers and transplanted when several inches tall. Zones 3-10 All seeds are packaged and for the current growing season.