{"product_id":"mc-concombre-sumter-bio","title":"Organic 'Sumter' Cucumber","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eOrganic 'Sumter' cucumber (Cucumis sativus) from McKenzie seed company, a versatile, resistant and very productive cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eThe organic 'Sumter' cucumber is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eopen-pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e variety renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"228\"\u003ereliability\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"269\"\u003ehigh disease resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an excellent choice for the home garden. 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It prefers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003esunny\u003c\/strong\u003e location and rich, loose, well-drained soil. Allow sufficient space for the vines or install a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003etrellis\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve air circulation and keep the fruit clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eRegular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to ensure even growth and prevent water stress. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eMulching\u003c\/strong\u003e helps retain soil moisture and stabilize root temperature. 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