{"product_id":"cucumber-space-saver-seeds-organic","title":"Cucumber - Space Saver seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCucumber Space Saver (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace Saver is a compact bush cucumber with short vines of around 60 to 90cm, bred for people who want cucumbers without surrendering half the garden. It suits a large pot, a balcony or a small raised bed, and still crops properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds about 15 to 20mm deep, direct or in punnets, once the soil is above 20°C. Germination takes 5 to 10 days. Space plants 40cm apart, or one plant to a 40cm pot of good quality mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e November to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to August (dry season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich, free draining soil or potting mix. Containers dry out fast in summer, so check daily and water at the base. A short stake or small tripod keeps the fruit off the ground even on a bush type. Feed fortnightly once flowering starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick from about 8 weeks once fruit reaches full size and feels firm. Keep picking, as leaving mature cucumbers on a compact plant stops it setting more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178883416376,"sku":"ORVA035","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/cucumber-space-saver-seeds-organic-4752885.jpg?v=1785234800","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/cucumber-space-saver-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}