{"product_id":"cucumber-delikatesse","title":"Cucumber Seeds - Delikatesse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelikatesse stands out for pale green skin dotted with small bumps and a mild, crisp interior. Pick the fruits young for small pickles, or allow them to grow larger for slicing into salads and sandwiches. Mature eating-size fruits commonly measure six to ten inches, giving this variety flexibility in the kitchen. Its open-pollinated vines need regular harvesting and even moisture to keep producing tender cucumbers before the seeds enlarge and the skin toughens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePale green fruits for young pickles or fresh slicing.\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 About 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eating-size fruits about 6-10 in.; spreading 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\u003eDelikatesse is an open-pollinated German cucumber with pale green, bumpy skin. It can be picked young for pickling or grown to a larger tender stage for fresh slicing.\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 about 60 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 about 60 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":52508649947438,"sku":"CU43","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/cucumber-delikatesse","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}