{"product_id":"cucumber-seeds-green-dragon-burpless-f1-hybrid-kz","title":"Cucumber Seed Packet - Green Dragon Burpless F1 Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e70 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e. Green Dragon Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, monoecious, burpless, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Scab. A long, dark-green, spineless, burpless, slicing cucumber. ~950 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, while direct sowing is the preferred method, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slicing - Slicing cucumbers typically are longer and have a thicker, smoother skin that is usually peeled off before eating. Ideal for eating fresh and in salads. \/ Burpless - Burpless cucumbers have reduced levels of cucurbitacin. Burpless cucumbers are reportedly less bitter tasting, and are less likely to cause digestive issues (indigestion, bloating, burping, etc) in some people. They are also less attractive to cucumber beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monoecious - These cucumbers produce both male and female flowers. While insects carry out pollination activity, you may hand-pollinate to increase the likelihood of fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late - Ready around 65-75 days from sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Scab. Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Dragon Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, smooth, spineless skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Dragon Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, never bitteer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Dragon Burpless F1 Hybrid Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. Grows both male and female flowers as a monoecious type of cucumber. Insect or hand pollination are key for fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Green Dragon Burpless Hybrid Cucumber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Dragon Burpless hybrid produces 8-10 inch dark green fruits without spines. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. 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