{"title":"Cucumbers##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eCucumber probably originated in Africa and spread to Asia and the Middle East 3,000 years ago. The cucumber is listed among the foods of ancient Ur, and the legend of Gilgamesh describes people eating cucumbers. According to Pliny the Elder (The Natural History, Book XIX, Chapter 23), the Ancient Greeks grew cucumbers and there were different varieties in Italy, Africa, and Moesia. Today China produces 70 percent of the world’s cucumbers. Cucumbers have two market classes: fresh market types usually sold as whole fruit and processed types that are pickled using fermentation or short-brine methods. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=cucumber%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecucumber recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003ebean, peas, sunflowers, radishes, corn, young orchards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inhibitors: \u003cb\u003epotatoes, aromatic herbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"straight-eight-cucumber","title":"Straight Eight","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e52–75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStraight Eight Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 1,206 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 4,826 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 19,302 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Named for its perfectly straight, 8” long fruit. This slicing cucumber has long been prized for its high quality, sweet flavor, and even deep green color. Smooth straight cylindrical dark green fruit with rounded, blunt ends and small seed cavity. Vigorous vines resistant to mosaic virus. Can be used for pickling when small or for slicing when fruit are 8-9” by 2-2 1\/2”. Tags: Color: Green, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Slicer, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Season: Summer.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":1032596504,"sku":"12924","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":1032596508,"sku":"12925","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":1032596512,"sku":"12926","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":1032596516,"sku":"12927","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/StraightEight_2af9cfa4-04d9-4a5d-9253-539d595b93a6.jpg?v=1496959824"},{"product_id":"smr-58-pickling-cucumber","title":"SMR 58 Pickling","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e53–56\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSMR 58 Pickling Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 1,050 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 4,200 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 16,800 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Popular home garden pickling cucumber developed by the University of Wisconsin for short season climates. Fruits are short, thick, and blunt-ended when small, and slightly tapered with back spines. Medium large vines produce heavy yields. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Scab. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Season: Summer.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":1064898068,"sku":"13137","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":1060671564,"sku":"13138","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":1060671568,"sku":"13139","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":1060671572,"sku":"13140","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/SMR581Pickling_98a1d462-5bc9-42d0-9541-5e41845709c0.jpg?v=1496959783"},{"product_id":"early-fortune-cucumber","title":"Early Fortune","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used  to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e55–60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Heirloom introduced in 1910 in Cambridge, New York by the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company. Found by George Starr of Royal Oak, Michigan in a crop of Davis Perfect cucumbers, now extinct. Productive, reliable garden cucumber, average 8” long. Tags: Color: Green, Size: Medium, Specialty: Slicer, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":6747230597,"sku":"14494","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":6747230661,"sku":"14495","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Early-Fortune-cucumber_IMG_7929.jpg?v=1487921967"},{"product_id":"richmond-green-apple-cucumber","title":"Richmond Green Apple","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##If you like biting into a crunchy lemon cucumbers, you will also enjoy these slightly larger lime-green Australian heirloom cucumbers. Mild, sweet flavored slicer with crispy white flesh. Compact plants, best in cooler summer climates. Tags: Color: Green, Shape: Round, Specialty: Slicer, Specialty: Cool Climate, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.##Deep Harvest Farm##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2010##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Deep-Harvest-Farm_210x165.jpg?12506478495586146841##Deep Harvest Farm is a certified-organic vegetable, seed and flower farm on Whidbey Island in NW Washington. Run by Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot, the farm focuses on year-round vegetable production, taking extra steps to use ecological soil management practices such as minimal tillage, the use of compost and cover cropping.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":8622205701,"sku":"14669","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Richmond-Green-Apple-cucmber_86c20b82-a777-4bc6-ad15-bb58b1f1b35a.jpg?v=1487924018"},{"product_id":"boston-pickling-cucumber","title":"Boston Pickling","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e55–57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBoston Pickling Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 1,013 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 4,050 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Boston Pickling produces heavy yields of small 2–6\" pickling cucumbers. They can also be grown to full size for fresh eating raw in salads. Heirloom since 1988, improved in the 1950s to resist cucumber mosaic virus and cucumber scale. Portland Seed Company in 1924 wrote that the “color (is) bright green, and a great producer. The fruits average 4 to 5 inches in length when large enough for slicing and are of excellent quality, but it is for producing medium sized pickles that this variety is so highly esteemed.” Tags: Color: Green, Size: Small, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Disease","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":8695185093,"sku":"14658","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":41047514185770,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":8695185157,"sku":"14662","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":31595782438954,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Boston-Pickling-cucumber.jpg?v=1497596220"},{"product_id":"lemon-organic-cucumber","title":"Lemon Organic","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLemon Organic Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 1,038 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 4,154 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Beautiful lemon-colored, oval to round, flavorful salad cucumber. Good raw or pickled. Lemon cucumbers are a real treat, and the best refreshing snack in the peak of summer’s heat. We love to eat them whole like an apple! First listed in America by Samuel Wilson of Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania in the 1890s. Eat when they are fairly small in size: 1-1\/2” to 2-1\/2”, and when the skin is still tender and does not need to be peeled. Tags: Color: Yellow, Shape: Round, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":8922449093,"sku":"14705","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":8922449157,"sku":"14706","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Lemon-cucumber.jpg?v=1487922843"},{"product_id":"mexican-sour-gherkin","title":"Mexican Sour Gherkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eMelothria scabra\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MEXICAN SOUR GHERKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eGrow like cucumber. Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost with bottom heat, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. These plants are slow-growing when they are establishing themselves, but can eventually grow up to 10’ under proper conditions. They are drought resistant and pest-resistant relative to other cucumbers. Will grow well on a small trellis and avoid slugs. Harvest these cucumbers promptly, they tend to get seedy if allowed to grow longer than 1\". They will continue to fruit until the first frost. May re-seed itself in ideal conditions. Soil pH 6.8–7.2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 10,065 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8–12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5–6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e70–75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Melothria scabra is a vine grown for its edible 1” fruit. Fruit are about the size of grapes and taste like cucumbers with citrus and tangy overtones. Vigorous vining plants are loaded with 1\" miniature green and white striped watermelon-like fruits. Delightful flavor is sweet and almost salty. Great when chopped and added to salads, stir fries or pickled like French gherkins. Judge’s Award at the 2004 Common Ground Fair, Maine. Not a particularly high yield. The melon’s most common name in Spanish is Sandíita for little watermelon or “Sandia de Raton” for mouse melon. Also known as Cucamelon, Mexican Miniature watermelon and Mexican Sour Cucumber. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Size: Cherry, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Central America and Mexico. It has been a staple of Mexican and Central American diets since pre-Columbian times, hence the wide variety of names in indigenous languages. The scientific name of this plant is Melothria scabra. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and was first described scientifically in 1866 by the French botanist Charles Victor Naudin. The Latin name and where this plant belongs by botanical classification for this melon has been debated because it has very close relatives in Africa.##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":8922489541,"sku":"14679","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Mexican-Sour-Gherkin_6f0c1a0c-7d49-490b-9f54-314c020ec137.jpg?v=1496959448"},{"product_id":"armenian-cucumber","title":"Armenian Cucumber","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis melo var flexuosus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW ARMENIAN CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Direct sow 1-2 weeks after last frost date. Sow in rows or thin to 12\" apart 2-3 plants per hill. Melons are heat lovers, and require warm springs and warm nights. In cooler climates, use plastic mulch to increase the soil and air temperature. Using floating row covers also helps. Heavy feeder, thrive in well-decayed organic matter or compost. Moist well-drained soil is important in early stages of pollination. After fruit set, do not water unless the soil is very dry and leaves begin to wilt. Train them just like regular cucumbers on a fence or trellis. Fruits reach 24 inches long, best harvested at about 18 inches. Soil pH 6.8–7.2. Hardiness zones 4. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 890 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e65–75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eArmenian Cucumber Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 805 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 3,222 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Light-green, heavily ribbed, 24-36” long x 3-4” diameter delicious cucumber. Tastes best at about 12-18”, mild flavor, easily digested-skin, fluted slices, prolific, twists and turns on ground, hangs fairly straight from trellis. The classic Armenian “Cucumber” which is actually a melon genetically. Also known as the Yard Long Cucumber. Tags: Color: Green, Size: Long, Heritage: New Listing, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelon originated in Africa and was carried to South Asia. It was first cultivated by the Egyptians 3000 years ago. Muskmelon originated in Iran and Armenia. Source of antioxidants. Cucumis melo varieties include cantaloupe, muskmelon, honeydew, casaba, Armenian cucumber, Asian pickling melon, pocket melon and vine peach. The five botanical groups of melon that are most important world wide are Reticulatus, Cantalupensis, Inodous, Conomom, Flexuosus. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=melon%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emelon recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":6036941963303,"sku":"15342","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":6036941996071,"sku":"15343","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31283497304106,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":31283497566250,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Armenian-Cucumber.jpg?v=1512527254"},{"product_id":"mideast-peace","title":"Mideast Peace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##This bright green, thin-skinned, incredibly sweet flavored cucumber is our family’s absolute favorite snacking cucumber. It’s a Middle Eastern\/Mediterranean type that is durable and keeps well. Harvest when 6-7” long, either for pickling or delicious fresh slicers. This variety was developed by Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds in Corvallis, Oregon. Tags: Color: Green, Specialty: Slicer, Season: Summer. cucumber Color: Green, Specialty: Slicer, Season: Summer \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":42160272310314,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":42160272343082,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":42160272375850,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/ScreenShot2024-10-22at9.59.14PM.png?v=1729659593"},{"product_id":"ny-slicing","title":"NY Slicing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNY Slicing Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 1,134 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 4,536 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##NY Slicing cucumber has impressive resistance to Downy Mildew, thanks to plant breeder Michael Mazourek of Cornell University. It matures early, and does well with succession plantings to yield cucumbers in late summer and early fall too. They can fruit up until the first frost, whereas other cucumber varieties might have already petered out. This slicer is delicious and abundant! Tags: Color: Green, Season: Summer.##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":42359429693482,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":42359429726250,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":42359429759018,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":42359429791786,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/ScreenShot2024-12-08at12.27.48PM.png?v=1733689704"},{"product_id":"telegraph-improved","title":"Telegraph Improved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucumis sativas\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CUCUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 1–2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed when soil and day temps are above 70–85˚F at least one week after last frost. Sow in rows or hills thinning to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and thrive with ample amounts of well-decayed organic matter. For greenhouse cucumbers, prune to one central leader on a trellis for. Cucumbers prefer an air temperature of at least 70°F during the day, 60°F at night. For field cucumbers, plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used to increase soil and air temperature and ward off insects. Make sure to remove row covers when plants flower to ensure pollination. Soil pH 6.5-7.1. Hardiness zones 10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 985 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68-90˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Telegraph Improved is an improved strain of an English variety from the late 1800s. This slicing cucumber has thin skin, a small seed cavity, and makes for a delicious and crunchy 10-13” slicer. The plants are large, and ideally should be trellised to ensure straight cucumbers. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Size: Long, Shape: Elongated, Season: Summer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":42359772643370,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/TelegraphImprovedCucumber.png?v=1733723560"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/cucumbers.oembed?page=2","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}