{"product_id":"cucumber-brown-russian","title":"Cucumber - Brown Russian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brown Russian cucumber is a rare heirloom variety with brown skin and white flesh. It's a prolific, hardy plant that's valued for its appearance and taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count: approx. .800mg approx. 30 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 55-60 Days from Planting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant after last frost to plant seeds directly outdoors, or start seeds indoors a few weeks earlier for earlier harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1 inch deep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/2 inch deep and 6 inches apart in rows spaced 6 feet apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a trellis or other climbing structure for the vines to grow on. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, watering deeply but avoiding waterlogging. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun exposure is best for optimal fruit production. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick cucumbers when they reach their mature size, identified by their brown skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brown skin, light white flesh, and a net-like surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crisp, mellow, and slightly sweet, with no bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fresh salads, sandwiches, garnishes, or pickled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, 1\/2 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 3 weeks before the last frost date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow in hills 4–6 feet apart or in rows 2 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 3 plants per hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome say that Brown Russian cucumbers are the strangest looking but the best tasting cucumbers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cucumbers are best harvested at 5-7 inches in length \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450961285177,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Cucumber_-_Brown_Russian.webp?v=1788657094","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/cucumber-brown-russian","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}