{"product_id":"little-veggie-patch-co-heirloom-seeds-cucumber-poinsett","title":"Little Veggie Patch Co - Heirloom Seeds - Cucumber 'Poinsett'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsett is a very disease resistant variety that produces a large amount of smooth, dark green skinned fruit that typically grow to 20cm in length. The perfect 'slicing' cucumber, enjoyed best with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and the early summer sun. Picking encourages more production, so pick liberally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZone 1: October - December\u003cbr\u003eZone 2: September - January\u003cbr\u003eZone 3: August - March\u003cbr\u003eZone 4: February - September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zone map\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/backyardbotanist.com.au\/pages\/seed-planting-zone-map\" title=\"Seed Planting Zone Map Australia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Plant at the base of your eggplant or corn. Alternatively, consider growing the plant on a trellis to save space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prepare a well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mix in compost and well-rotted animal manure a fortnight prior to planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5 - 7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSow the seeds directly into the directly into the patch once the soil temperature reaches approximately 18-20 degrees. Water daily for the first month and then cut back to 3 times a week, weather dependent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 – 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5cm - 1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to plant in\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pot \/ Ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCorn, Eggplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate no. of seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e25 - 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Imported seed. Treated with Thiram.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Veggie Patch Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48616335671488,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/3283\/7824\/files\/71852d47f911958b5f5c54b799e7148de87ab5b074355c11726d64aafc3c833e.webp?v=1784033523","url":"https:\/\/www.lemontreewellness.com\/products\/little-veggie-patch-co-heirloom-seeds-cucumber-poinsett","provider":"Lemon Tree Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}