{"product_id":"seed-savers-longfellow-cucumber","title":"Seed Savers Longfellow Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1927 by Jerome B. Rice Seed Company of Cambridge, New York. Preferred by market growers as a “straight pack” sort for shipment to high grade markets. Green-black tapered fruits are 12\" long by 2½\" in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e62-80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e±900 seeds\/oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConventional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit grows to 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen-black skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight shape appeals to high grade markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers are most often used raw and are perfect in salads. Some chefs prefer to peel the skin off the fruit as it can be bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers pair well with mint an dill, which can be added directly to your salad or to dressings. Cucumber and mint can also be added to smoothies and juice. Tatziki sauce is made from shredded cucumber, yogurt, and dill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickling cucumbers, however, are best for preserving in a solution of vinegar, salt, sugar, spices, and water. You can create countless number of combinations for your pickles to use on sandwiches, as a relish, or eaten as side dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds outdoors in 12\" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Seed: 1\" Deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin: To 3-4 Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48677927911647,"sku":"0866-P30","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/0866C-longfellow-cucumber.avif?v=1774374747","url":"https:\/\/market.coppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-longfellow-cucumber","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}