{"product_id":"mc-concombre-spacemaster-bio","title":"Organic 'Spacemaster' Cucumber","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e'Spacemaster' organic cucumber (Cucumis sativus) from McKenzie Seeds, a compact, generous cucumber perfectly suited to small spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eThe organic 'Spacemaster' cucumber was specially developed to offer \u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eexcellent yields\u003c\/strong\u003e even in limited spaces. The plants form \u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"587\"\u003edwarf, compact, and well-branched vines\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"661\"\u003euniform\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eheavy\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"693\"\u003enever bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e fruit. The cucumbers are an attractive green with \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"760\"\u003ecrisp\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"773\"\u003ejuicy\u003c\/strong\u003e , and pleasantly \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"799\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh, delicious both fresh and cooked. This variety allows for harvesting at different stages, depending on the desired use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"954\"\u003ebushy habit\u003c\/strong\u003e , 'Spacemaster' is particularly well-suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003egrowing in pots\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003ebalcony planters\u003c\/strong\u003e , and even \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003ehanging baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e . It's also ideal for small gardens where every centimeter counts. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e , it can be sown directly in the ground and requires little maintenance once established. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eRegular harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures consistent production throughout the season. 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