{"product_id":"ga-concombre-puna-kheera-bio","title":"Organic 'Puna Kheera' Cucumber","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e Organic 'Puna Kheera' cucumber (Cucumis sativus) from the seed company Gaia, an Indian heritage variety with golden fruit and a sweet flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eThe 'Puna Kheera' cucumber develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"362\"\u003elong, vigorous vines\u003c\/strong\u003e , reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e150 to 180 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length, requiring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"427\"\u003etrellis\u003c\/strong\u003e to support its vertical growth. The short, squat fruits are typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e10 to 13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"563\"\u003epale yellow skin\u003c\/strong\u003e when young that turns \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"611\"\u003egolden brown\u003c\/strong\u003e as they ripen. It is at this browning stage that the flavor reaches its full expression, offering \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"765\"\u003ejuicy, crisp, and naturally sweet flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eOriginating in India, this heirloom variety is traditionally sold at the yellow stage, but connoisseurs often prefer it more mature for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"959\"\u003ericher flavor profile\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eabundant yield\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eunusual gourmet\u003c\/strong\u003e character make it a cucumber of choice for adventurous gardeners and refined kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radish, Bean, Dill, Marigold, Nasturtium, Sunflower, Onion, Pea, Tansy, Corn, Beetroot, Oregano\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato, Melon, Aromatic herbs including Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eSpread\/carrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing\u003cbr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 to 180 cm \u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom Indian variety, sweet golden skin, crisp texture, abundant yield, requires a trellis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, crisp, sweet flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003elightly scarify\u003c\/strong\u003e them to encourage rapid germination. Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003ea depth of 1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , either by starting the seedlings indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e , or directly outdoors once \u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eall risk of frost has passed\u003c\/strong\u003e . Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e30 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e60 to 90 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003erich, loose, and well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eCucumbers prefer full \u003cstrong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003esun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003econsistent watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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