{"product_id":"cucumber-pioneer-f1-seeds","title":"Cucumber - Pioneer F1 seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUCUMBER Pioneer F1 - 10 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Hybrid, NON-GMO seeds, coated seeds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are Hybrid seeds, and as such not suitable for seed savings – seeds may be treated to disinfect them from seed-borne or soil-borne pathogenic organisms and storage insects.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pioneer cucumber is an excellent pickling cucumber. This variety is more uniform that other varieties. Pioneer has a dark green skin with a delicious crunchy flesh. This is a heavy yielder of pickling cucumber and grows well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most reliable cucumbers on the market. It is an excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. This hybrid cucumber variety is \u003cstrong\u003eresistant to several common cucumber plant diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e such as ALS, Ccu, DM. This in turn will help the plant to remain productive long in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCare and Growing Instructions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumber requires warm, well-drained soil high in fertility, with a pH of 6–6.8. Consistent, adequate irrigation is needed to produce an abundant crop. \u003cstrong\u003eCucumbers are very sensitive to cold. Make sure both soil and air temperatures have warmed prior to planting. \u003c\/strong\u003eUsing plastic mulch and row covers will greatly enhance the vigor and potential yields of cucumbers by providing warmth and insect protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost areas, sow under cover in seed trays in early spring. Plant out after last frosts. Sow indoors in 16-cell plug trays about 5-6mm deep, 1–2 seeds\/cell, 3–4 weeks before transplanting. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep temperature above 21°C day and 16°C night\u003c\/strong\u003e with heat pad underneath plug trays. Transplant 30cm apart. Do not disturb roots when transplanting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost free areas sow directly into the soil in early spring. However, wait until \u003cstrong\u003esoil is warm, at least 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cucumber seeds \u003cstrong\u003ewill not germinate at a soil temperature below 14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sow 2 seeds per 30cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpacing\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Plants: 60cm each way (minimum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRows: 60cm with 60cm row gap (minimum) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport plants well so they can climb upwards, even when the cucumbers get large. This also protects the cucumbers from slugs. Occasionally a plant can produce very bitter cucumbers so always test a bit before serving to others! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen flowers start forming, feed with slow release potassium-rich organic fertilizer. The fortnightly liquid feed from mid-summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce fruit bearing begins, pick daily. Cut the cucumbers off the plant when they are still quite young, otherwise, the skin becomes hard and will need peeling. More cucumbers will then be produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation notes will be supplied with a seed packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32541362323546,"sku":"V-424","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/cucumber-pioneer-f1-seeds-471058.jpg?v=1701577679","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/cucumber-pioneer-f1-seeds","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}