I planted some cucumber seeds right at the end of June, and yesterday
I finally decided to check to see if there were any cucumbers large
enough to use. I ended up with a 3" gherkin that my son and I ate.

I'm thinking it normally takes longer than 49 days, doesn't it? I'm
wondering if it was just quicker because I planted later than usual, and
they grew in some of the hottest weather?