{"product_id":"marketmore-cucumber","title":"Marketmore Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 65\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarketmore Cucumber is the classic hardy, reliable \u0026amp; prolific slicing and pickling cucumber. Crisp and refreshing eaten straight off the vine or added to salads, hydrating cucumber water, and hors d'oeuvres. Our pickles turned out crisp \u0026amp; delicious! A Southwest adapted heirloom favored by market gardeners across the country. This batch was originally obtained from the late great John Navazio who selected them specifically for the SouthWest . So as with many of the \"well know\" varieties in our collection they will do better in our climate than other Marketmore batches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Marketmore Cucumber seeds indoors 3 weeks before last spring frost and transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed a bit. Or simply direct seed 1\/2\" deep in well-draining soil and keep seeds moist until germinated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eAllow cucumbers to grow large and yellow, well after normal harvest time. Harvest before first autumn frost. Cut open and scoop seeds out with surrounding gel. Ferment in a jar with cloth secured over top for a day. Strain and dry seeds. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 35 Marketmore Cucumber seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48758892658940,"sku":"sku-42772916338843","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4250\/4188\/files\/amarketmore2.jpg?v=1770664970","url":"https:\/\/store.grit.com\/products\/marketmore-cucumber","provider":"Grit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}