{"product_id":"cucumber-chinese-snake-curved","title":"Cucumber Seeds - Chinese Snake Curved","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Snake Curved produces long, slender cucumbers with dark green skin and an eye-catching curved shape. Fruits may reach fifteen to eighteen inches, but they are best gathered while the flesh remains crisp and the seeds are soft. Slice them into salads or enjoy their refreshing texture fresh from the garden. The vigorous vines appreciate support and dependable watering. This is a true cucumber, distinct from the melon species sold as Armenian cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, curved cucumbers for a distinctive fresh harvest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumis sativus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits can reach 15-18 in.; vigorous vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 in between plants; rows 48 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Snake Curved is an open-pollinated cucumber grown for long, slender, curved fruits. Botanically it is Cucumis sativus, distinct from the melon species commonly sold as Armenian cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1 in. deep after frost when soil reaches 65 F. Keep moist; sprouts in 5-10 days. Thin to 24 in. apart, rows 48 in. apart. Use full sun and rich, drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a sturdy trellis or room for vines to spread. Water at soil level and keep moisture even through flowering and harvest. Remove insect covers when female flowers open so pollinating insects can reach them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick tender fruits often, before seeds harden. Expect harvest in 65-75 days. Keep cool; use promptly. For seed, isolate varieties and leave selected fruits fully overripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers cross with other varieties of Cucumis sativus, but not with melons or squash. Isolate flowering varieties or control pollination. Leave selected fruits well beyond eating maturity, until fully yellow or brown and soft; extract, clean and thoroughly dry mature seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck for cucumber beetles, aphids and mildew. Good airflow, crop rotation and watering at the roots reduce some problems. Poor pollination and uneven moisture can distort fruit. Remove overgrown fruit promptly to keep harvest quality high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the fruits ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick tender fruits often, before seeds harden. Expect harvest in 65-75 days. Keep cool; use promptly. For seed, isolate varieties and leave selected fruits fully overripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this variety need support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a sturdy trellis or room for vines to spread. Water at soil level and keep moisture even through flowering and harvest. Remove insect covers when female flowers open so pollinating insects can reach them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers cross with other varieties of Cucumis sativus, but not with melons or squash. Isolate flowering varieties or control pollination. Leave selected fruits well beyond eating maturity, until fully yellow or brown and soft; extract, clean and thoroughly dry mature seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508650275118,"sku":"CU42","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/cucumber-chinese-snake-curved","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}