Cucumber Seeds (POINSETT 76)

Heaven's Harvest Store

Poin-Packet

These are long, straight cucumbers, perfect for the market. They will grow up to 8" in length on disease resistant vines. Start indoors, 3-4 weeks before last frost, to get an earlier crop and keep harvesting to encourage new growth. Don't let them go dry! Approximately 100+ seeds per pack Seed Details:...
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These are long, straight cucumbers, perfect for the market. They will grow up to 8" in length on disease resistant vines. Start indoors, 3-4 weeks before last frost, to get an earlier crop and keep harvesting to encourage new growth. Don't let them go dry!

Approximately 100+ seeds per pack

  • Days to maturity: 70 days.
  • Growth: 6"-8" length.
  • Tip: Marigolds or wood ash at the base of the vine are supposed to help deter pests.
  • Plant Spacing:
  • Row: 36"Plant: 12"-24"
  • Planting Depth: 1/2 - 1 inch
  • Days to Germination: 3-10 days
  • Days to harvest: 70 days
All Heaven's Harvest seeds are Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Non-Hybid seeds.  Each variety is hand-packaged in mylar-foil, resealable bags providing unmatched barrier properties, a flexible surface, and high resistance to punctures.  These packages are waterproof, lightproof, and rodent-proof - yikes! And   will remain viable for 5-10 years, when stored properly in a cool, dark, and dry location.  Most importantly, with 100+ seeds per pack, you can begin gardening now and save the remainder for a few years to come!
  • Keeps you hydrated. If you are too busy to drink enough water, munch on the cool cucumber, which is 96 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate!
  • Fights heat, both inside and out. Eat cucumber, and your body gets relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin, and you get relief from sunburn and itchy skin.
  • Flushes out toxins. All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your system. With regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.
  • Nourishes you with vitamins. A B and C, which boost immunity, give you energy and keep you radiant. Give it more power by juicing cucumber with carrot and spinach.
  • Supplies skin-friendly minerals: magnesium, potassium, silicon. That?s why cucumber-based treatments are popular in spas.
  • Aids in weight loss. Enjoy cucumbers in your salads and soups. My favorite snack? Crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy yogurt dip.
  • Revives the eyes. Placing chilled slices of cucumber on the eyes is a clichéd beauty visual, but it really helps reduce under-eye bags and puffiness.
  • Cuts cancer risk. Cut down your risk of several cancers by including cucumber in your diet. Several studies show its cancer-fighting potential.
  • Stabilizes blood pressure. Patients that struggle with blood pressure, both high and low, often find that eating cucumber brings relief.
  • Refreshes the mouth. Cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums, leaving your mouth smelling good.
  • Smooths hair and nails. Silica, the wonder mineral in cucumber makes your hair and nails stronger and shinier.
  • Soothes muscle and joint pain. All those vitamins and minerals in cucumber make it a powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.
  • Keeps kidneys in shape. Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your system, keeping the kidneys happy.
  • Good for diabetics. Patients of diabetes can enjoy cucumber while also reaping its health benefits: cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.
  • Reduces cholesterol. A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol.
  • Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/16-superb-health-benefits-of-cucumber.html

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