{"product_id":"organic-heirloom-poinsett-76-cucumber-seeds","title":"Organic Heirloom Poinsett 76 Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can depend on 'Poinsett 76' for a bountiful harvest of dark green, straight cucumbers produced on plants that resist many common diseases, including mildews, anthracnose, scab, and angular leaf spot. Cucumbers average 7\"–8\" long and 2 ½\" in diameter and are produced over a long harvest period. Enjoy fresh slices in salads or with your favorite dip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: Cucumis sativus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 65 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Cucurbitaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative: Southern Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: Frost-sensitive annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Dimensions: 4'–6' vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVariety Information: Dark green, cylindrical fruits, with round ends and smooth, thin skin are best harvested when 7\"–8\" long, 2 ½\" in diameter. 'Poinsett 76' was developed in 1976 from the collaborative efforts of Dr. Henry M. Munger at Cornell University along with Clemson University. Plants are resistant to anthracnose, angular leaf spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and scab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType: Monoecious, slicing cucumber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAttributes: Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Monoecious\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDays to Emerge: 5–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Depth: ½\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRow Spacing: 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12\"\u003cbr\u003e\nHarvesting: Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse \"field heat\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shortcake Farms \"The Seed Vault\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45249374716090,"sku":"sku-41192544567470","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6665\/5418\/files\/il_fullxfull.2428378081_dimm.jpg?v=1760833066","url":"https:\/\/everybodysglass.com\/products\/organic-heirloom-poinsett-76-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Everybody's glass and other art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}