{"product_id":"cucumber","title":"Cucumber | Marketmore 76","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, refreshing, and high-yielding cucumbers in your home garden. Cucumbers are a quintessential summer favorite, prized for their juicy crunch and versatility in salads, pickling, and fresh-from-the-garden snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vigorous plants produce an abundant harvest of crisp fruits throughout the growing season, making them a rewarding addition to any vegetable patch. Start seeds indoors before the last spring frost or direct sow once soil has fully warmed for Canada's shorter growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Cucumbers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, refreshing slicing and pickling cucumbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant and reliable yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh salads, snacks, and homemade pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 55–65 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 30-40 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Cucumbers from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart cucumber seeds indoors approximately 3–4 weeks before your last expected spring frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds about 13 mm (½ inch) deep in fertile, well-drained soil and keep warm and consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide seedlings with plenty of bright light if started indoors. Before planting outdoor transplants, gradually harden off the seedlings. Choose a location with full sun and rich, amended soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause cucumbers are vining plants, provide trellises, netting, or cages to support vigorous growth, improve air circulation, and keep fruits clean and straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently and deeply, especially during flowering and fruit development, as uneven moisture can lead to bitter fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cucumbers in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers thrive in warm weather. Canadian gardeners in cooler regions benefit from starting seeds indoors in biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance during transplanting, or by using row covers to protect young plants from late spring chills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid planting outdoors too early, as cucumbers are highly sensitive to frost and cold soil. Wait until both soil and nighttime temperatures have reliably warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, transplanting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, pruning, common problems, harvesting, and seed saving, read our guide:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/blogs\/in-the-garden\/how-to-grow-cucumbers-canada\" title=\"How To Grow Cucumbers In Canada | Complete Guide\"\u003eHow to Grow Cucumbers in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCucumber Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/cucumber-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eCucumber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eAnnual vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 55–65 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 30-40 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eOpen-pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/harvest-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eSlicing, salads, pickling, and fresh snacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Cucumbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like biting into a crisp, fresh cucumber harvested straight from your own backyard vine. With their heavy yields and refreshing crunch, cucumbers are a rewarding and essential addition to any Canadian garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your cucumbers from seed this season and enjoy watching them grow into a bountiful summer harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28820999043,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/cucumber.png?v=1790825742","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/cucumber","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}