Cucumber

A & C Pickling Cucumber, 1928 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

Seed Savers- Also known as Ace. Uniformly straight 10" fruits hold their dark-green color for a long time. Very productive and a good choice for pickling, as the name suggests. Excellent variety for home or market gardens. Best picked when 4-6" long. Introduced in 1928 by Abbott & Cobb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 50-55 day Organic Uniform, 10 inch fruits Very productive 50-55 days 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12"-diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 3' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. This species benefits from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill once soil warms up Plant 1" Deep Thin to 3 or 4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Organic Armenium Cucumber Heirloom Seeds

Armenian Cucumber, 1400's Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - This is my favorite fruit (or is it a vegetable) and love growing it. Also known as Striped Armenian, this unique cucumber was introduced to Italy from Armenia back in the 1400’s. Botanically a melon (C. melo) but looks and tastes like a cucumber! A unique appearance of a slender dark and light green striped body. Never has the bitterness often associated with traditional cucumbers instead this fruit is always crunchy and mild in flavor. Known for having few seeds and no bumps, best of all this fruit does not need to be peeled. Known as the snake cucumber, snake melon, uri and the yard-long cucumber. Usually grows between 12"–18” and maintains its sweetness, even when grown larger! Delicious raw in salads, on sandwiches, in a veggie plater and nice for pickles! Great when trained on a trellis to keep fruit straighter. For tastiest cukes harvest at 6"–12” long. Very productive! Organic Fruits grow up to 18 inches Striped skin 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow outside after all danger of frost. For best results grow on a trellis to keep the fruits straight. Mulch the plants when 10" tall to help retain moisture and keep the roots cool. Sow 2-3 weeks after the last frost Plant 12" apart Thin to every 3-4' Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability

Ashley Cucumber, Organic $3.50

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -Recommended for hot, humid areas where disease resistance is important. Good Downy Mildew resistance. Productive vines produce 7-8 in. dark-green fruits, tapered on the stem end. A popular variety in the Southeast. Pkt. Organic and Open-Pollinated Ideal for the South East and other areas where it is hot and humid Good production 58 days 2 grams or ~60 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Organic Boothby's Blonde Cucumber, Heirloom Seeds

Boothby's Blonde Cucumber, Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Heirloom from the Boothby family of Livermore, Maine. Heavy producer of oval, creamy yellow, warty fruits with black spines. Excellent crisp sweet flavor, no need to peel. Best when eaten at 4" long. Very good for bread and butter pickles. 55-60 days. Organic & Open-pollinated Light yellow skin Fruits are oval shaped Excellent sweet flavor Harvest fruits when 4 inches 55-60 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Bushy Cucumber Organic Seeds Open Pollinated

Bushy Cucumber, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Produces bumper crops for fresh eating and pickling, with fruits seemingly growing overnight in peak season. A bush cucumber, this variety will take up only 2 or 3 square feet per plant. Introduced to American gardeners by Seed Savers Exchange in 1992, the variety originated in Russia, where its short vines (up to 5' long) and ease of growing made it perfect for dacha or second-home gardens near Moscow. 45-50 days. ±900 seeds/oz. Organic and Open-Pollinated Short vines grow to 5 feet Good production 45-50 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Crystal Apple Cucumber Organic Seeds Open-Pollinated

Crystal Apple Cucumber, 1930 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Apple Shaped) A prolific and sweet flavored cucumber that is shaped like an apple when mature. This historic variety was introduced by the Arthur Yates seed house of Sydney, Australia. By the 1930s, American seed houses such as Ferry Morse Seed Co. offered it. Very tender creamy white skin. Good for market or home gardeners. 65 days. ±1,000 seeds/oz. Organic Round to apple-shaped fruits Tender creamy white skin Unique offering for market growers 65 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Double Yield Cucumber, 1924 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - A home garden variety grown for fresh eating or canning, this standard, late-season white corn has narrow “shoe peg” (non-rowed) kernels. Tapered 7-8" ears grow on 7-8' stalks that often produce two ears. This historic variety was introduced in 1890 by S. D. Woodruff & Sons of Orange, Connecticut. 88-92 days. Organic Uniform 6 inch long fruit When one fruit is harvested, 2 or 3 more are produced 50-60 days 25 Seeds Instructions - When growing plants on a trellis, space seed 6-8” apart and thin as necessary; train the plants to climb the trellis with an initial guidance. Alternatively, make 12” hills at least 6’ apart. Plant 6-8 cucumber seeds per hill 1” deep. After germination, thin to 3-4 plants per hill. Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill Plant 1" Deep Thin to 3 or 4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Dragon's Egg Cucumber, Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange -These aptly named, cream-colored cucumbers resemble large eggs. Thin-skinned fruits are mild, faintly sweet, and not the least bit bitter, making them perfect to snack on straight from the vine or toss into a salad of fresh greens. Plants bear fruit early in the season and produce heavy yields. This delicious, easy-to-grow heirloom originated in Croatia and has delighted gardeners for generations. 55-65 days. Smooth cream colored skin Heavy Yield Early Producer Mild and Sweet Flavor 55-65 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Early Fortune Cucumber, 1910 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - Also known as Special Dark Green, this variety was introduced around 1910 by the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company of Cambridge, New York. It originated with George Starr of Royal Oak, Michigan, who discovered it in a crop of Davis Perfect (now extinct). Fruits measure 8" long. 55-60 days. Best Seller Organic Fruits grow up to 8 inches Dark green skin 55-60 days 25 Seeds Instructions - When growing plants on a trellis, space seed 6-8" apart and thin plants as necessary; train plants to climb the trellis with an initial guidance. Alternatively, make 12" hills at least 6' apart. Plant 6-8 cucumber seeds per hill 1" deep. After germination, thin to 3-4 plants per hill. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Cucumbers benefit from steady moisture. Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill Plant 1" Deep Thin to 3 or 4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability

Green Finger Cucumber, Organic $3.50 $3.75

Thin, tender skin, crisp flesh, and a small seed cavity. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Green Finger blew away hybrids in our trials for quality and yield. Unusually durable for this type; no wrapping needed! A field or open tunnel variety bred by Cornell University; requires pollination for fruit set. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated 6-8" fruit High disease resistance 60 days 1/16 oz approx. Instructions: Plant 1/2" deep Plant Spacing: For slicing cukes 12-24", for pickling cukes 8-12”, for greenhouse cukes 20”. Row spacing: for slicing and greenhouse cukes 5-6’, for pickling cukes 3-6’. Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Green Fingers Cucumber Seeds, Persian Baby

Green Fingers Cucumber, Persian Baby $2.99 $3.99

Renee's Garden - Our own selection of this classic high-yielding heirloom that produces long, dark green fruits with a crunchy texture and a mild sweet flavor. Weather tolerant and resistant to many viruses and disease. Characteristics: Glossy dark green Highly productive vines Disease-resistant vines Heirloom slicing cucumber If you'd like an organic version of this cucumber then please take a look at Organic Green Finger Cucumber Instructions - Plant heat-loving cucumbers only when the weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Amend soil well with aged manure or compost. Cut rather than pull fruits from vines before seeds are large inside. Harvest every few days for the longest fruit production. Sow groups of 2-3 seeds Plant 1 1/2 feet apart Plant 1" Deep Thin to 1 seedling per group Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds, Organic

Homemade Pickles Cucumber, Organic $3.25

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -Specially developed for home gardeners. Vigorous plants with good disease resistance, including Downy Mildew resistance. Medium green fruits with small white spines are solid and crisp. Harvest cukes at 1½ in. or larger, up to 6 in. long. Makes robust bite-sized pickles, slices, or large spears. Organic and Open-Pollinated High disease resistance Good production 55 days 2 grams or ~60 Seeds per packet Disease Resistance - Very good for resistance Downy mildew and Powdery mildew Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Organic Japanese Climbing Cucumber, 1894 Heirloom Seeds

Japanese Climbing Cucumber, 1894 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - This Japanese climbing variety bears tender, crisp, and slightly tart 9"-long cucumbers that are excellent for slicing or pickling. Listed by J.M. Thornton & Company in 1894, this variety’s strong grasping tendrils make it ideal for growing on a trellis or fence, but it can also be grown on the ground. 58-65 days. ±950 seeds/oz. Organic Fruits grow up to 9 inches Crisp, slightly tart flavor 58-65 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12"-diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Jelly Melon Cucumber, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Also known as Kiwano or African Horned Cucumber, although botanically, this thorny oval fruit, filled with lots of seeds and greenish-gold gel, is not a true cucumber. Its fruits have a flavor reminiscent of pomegranate and citrus and are high in vitamin C. Jelly Melon originated in semi-arid Africa near the Kalahari Desert and is often used as a garnish or decorative fruit. 120 days. ±1,400 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-Pollinated Fresh eating & decorative Thorny oval fruits Green-gold gel-filled fruits Flavor like citrus or pomegranate 120 days 25 Seeds per packet This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well. Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Little Potato Cucumber, Organic $3.45 $3.95

This one is out of stock at the moment. We will have more to the farm as soon as Seedsaver releases it. The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Khira Balam) Originally from India. Introduced into the 1997 SSE Yearbook by Indiana member Robert F. Bruns who got his seed from the USDA. Nearly round 3" fruits with brown russetted skin are borne heavily on robust semi-bush plants. Delicious lemon flavor. Stays crisp in storage. 70 days. ±1,400 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-Pollinated Nearly round 3-inch fruit Brown russetted skin Lemon flavor Stores well 70 days 25 Seeds per Packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Organic Longfellow Cucumber, 1927 Heirloom Seeds

Longfellow Cucumber, 1927 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced in 1927 by Jerome B. Rice Seed Company of Cambridge, New York. Preferred by market growers as a “straight pack” sort for shipment to high-grade markets. Green-black tapered fruits are 12" long by 2½" in diameter. 62-80 days. ±900 seeds/oz. Organic Fruit grows to 12 inches Green-black skin Straight shape appeals to high-grade markets 62-80 days 30 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Marketmore 76 Cucumber, Organic $3.50 $3.55

Marketmore 76 remains the most widely-planted open-pollinated slicer in the US! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Dark green fruits stay green and mild-tasting even under heat stress, while multiple disease resistances keep plants vigorous and highly productive across a long picking season. Showed good resistance to angular leaf spot and anthracnose in our trials. Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated 8-9" Dark green skin with bright white flesh Used for fresh eating 65 days 1/16 ounce (~25 Seeds) Highly resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Scab, and Powdery Mildew Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill once the soil warms to 75 degrees Plant 1" Deep Thin to 3 or 4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber, 1866 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

Seed Savers- This Mexican and Central American species bears an abundance of 1" fruits that resemble tiny watermelons. Currently we have conventional in-stock as that is what we are getting from Seedsavers Exchange. Their initial flavor profile is that of a sweet cucumber, but is followed by a surprising “already pickled” taste, offering an interesting and spirited note. Great for growing on a trellis, this species’ fruits fall from the vines when ripe and are great for pickling with small peppers and garlic. This cucumber relative was recorded by French botanist Charles Victor Naudin in 1866. 60-70 days. Conventional Fruits grow to 1-2 inches, resembling tiny watermelons Good flavor Taste as if they are already pickled Grows well on a trellis 60-70 days 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12"-diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 3' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. This species benefits from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill once soil warms up Plant 1" Deep Thin to 3 or 4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Miniature White Cucumber, Organic $3.75

The Seed Savers Exchange - Popular yellow-white miniature eating cucumber. Best eaten when fruits are less than 3" long. Mild sweet flavor, no need to peel. Productive vines rarely exceed 3' in length; suitable for container gardening. 50-55 days. ±1,300 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-pollinated Fruits have yellow-white skin Fruits are best eaten at 3 inches Vines rarely exceed 3 feet in length 50-55 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

National Pickling Cucumber, Organic $3.50 $3.55

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Short, thick cukes with blunt ends are perfect for pickles and delicious in salads. Fruits have striped, medium green skin and a slightly tapered shape to fit in a pickle jar. A heavy producer with black spines. Developed by the National Pickle Packers Association; the cuke pickle growers asked for. Organic and Open-Pollinated Dark green skin with bright white flesh Used for pickling 52 days 1/16 ounce (~25 Seeds) Highly resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Scab Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Plant 6-8 Seeds on a Hill once soil warms to 75 degrees Plant 1" Deep Thin to 3 or 4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

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