Product Overview
Garden Sweet Burpless F1 Cucumber Seed
**Product Overview**
Todd's Seeds is thrilled to offer the Garden Sweet Burpless F1 Cucumber Seed, a hybrid variety celebrated for its exceptional taste and digestibility. This variety produces long, slender, and smooth-skinned cucumbers, typically about 10-12 inches in length. The Garden Sweet Burpless cucumbers are known for their mild, sweet flavor and lack of bitterness, making them a perfect choice for those who prefer a gentler, burpless cucumber. These cucumbers are ideal for fresh consumption in salads, sandwiches, and as a healthy snack, and they are also excellent for pickling.
**Planting Instructions**
- **Sowing Time:** Ideal for direct sowing in the garden after the last frost, when soil temperatures are warm.
- **Soil Requirements:** Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
- **Planting Depth:** Sow seeds ½ inch deep.
- **Spacing:** Space seeds or plants 12 inches apart in rows 3-6 feet apart.
- **Germination:** Typically occurs within 7-10 days at temperatures of 70-85°F.
**Growth and Care**
- **Watering:** Consistent watering is crucial, particularly during fruiting.
- **Sunlight:** Full sun is necessary for healthy growth and optimal fruiting.
- **Fertilizing:** A balanced fertilizer can be applied as needed.
- **Harvesting:** Harvest cucumbers when they are firm and have reached full size.
**Health Benefits**
Garden Sweet Burpless F1 Cucumbers offer numerous health benefits:
- **Hydration:** High water content helps maintain hydration.
- **Nutrient-Rich:** Good source of vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants.
- **Easy Digestibility:** Burpless variety is gentle on the stomach and digestive system.
- **Low in Calories:** An excellent addition to a health-conscious diet.
**Culinary Uses**
Garden Sweet Burpless F1 cucumbers are versatile in culinary uses:
- **Fresh Salads:** Adds a crisp, refreshing flavor to salads.
- **Snacking:** Ideal for a healthy, hydrating snack.
- **Sandwiches and Wraps:** Enhances sandwiches with a mild, sweet crunch.
- **Pickling:** Can be pickled for a delightful twist on traditional pickles.
**Simple Recipe: Garden Sweet Cucumber Salad**
A light and flavorful salad showcasing Garden Sweet Burpless cucumbers.
**Ingredients:**
- Garden Sweet Burpless cucumbers, thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
**Instructions:**
1. In a salad bowl, combine thinly sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss gently and serve as a refreshing and light side dish.
The Garden Sweet Burpless F1 Cucumber Seed from Todd's Seeds is an excellent choice for gardeners and chefs who value flavor and digestibility. Its mild, sweet taste and burpless qualities make it a sought-after variety for a range of culinary applications.
1 Packet: 5g
1 Gram ~ 30-45 seeds
1 Pound ~ 16,500 seeds