Cucumber
Cucumbers are a type of vegetable that are known for their unique flavor, texture, and versatility in the kitchen. There are several factors that make cucumbers special:
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Hydrating properties: Cucumbers are made up of over 95% water, which makes them an excellent source of hydration. Eating cucumbers can help to keep you hydrated and can also help to flush out toxins from your body.
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Nutritional value: Cucumbers are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and magnesium. They are also low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them a great choice for weight management and digestive health.
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Antioxidant properties: Cucumbers contain antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and flavonoids, which can help to protect against oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. This can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.
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Versatility in the kitchen: Cucumbers can be eaten raw or cooked and can be used in a variety of dishes, such as salads, sandwiches, soups, and even cocktails. They add a refreshing crunch and a mild, slightly sweet flavor to any dish.
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Skin and hair benefits: Cucumbers contain silica, which is a mineral that can help to improve the health of your skin and hair. Eating cucumbers can help to promote healthy skin and hair, while also reducing the signs of aging.
Overall, cucumbers are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can offer a wide range of health benefits. Whether eaten raw or cooked, they are a versatile and tasty addition to any diet.
- Growing Season: Most fruiting plants have their peak growing season starting in Spring and extending through Fall. They need the warm days and nights to produce fruit.
- Harvest Method: As soon as the plant bears the fruit, harvesting can begin and will continue through the season. Most fruiting plants grow through a season and then are done.
- First Harvest: Fruiting plants take longer to bear fruit and can take 2-3 months to get to a harvesting stage.
- Final Harvest: Occurs at the end of summer and into early Fall for most climates. Some plants, such as strawberries will become dormant in Winter and then pop back into action in the Spring.
- Best Planted Wall Placement: Fruiting plants, like micro-tomatoes and jalapenos, that are smaller can grow on the Planted Wall. Place micro-tomatoes and jalapenos that grow in the Planted Wall near the top so you can maximize sun and warmth during the Summer. Larger fruiting plants are intended to be grown in larger grow pots (i.e. 15 gallon pots)
Most fruiting plants prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in mild winter climates.
You want to be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region. If you follow the guidelines below, you will be safe:
COLD CLIMATES
- If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, then you will want to wait to grow fruiting plants until night temperatures are in the 50's consistently.
WARM CLIMATES:
- If you live where it reaches above 90 degrees consistently, you'll want to grow heat tolerant fruiting plants (tomatoes and peppers) and herbs (basil, mint, rosemary) primarily.
To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.
We always ship our organic seedlings at their peak for transplant which means they can be held before shipping. We typically ship plants according to the following schedule:
CA - ship Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
US states outside of CA - ship Mondays and Tuesdays.
Outside of US - we do not currently ship outside of the US.
For more information, refer to our shipping policy.
Don't worry we tend to over-communicate the details when it comes to logistics. You'll know when orders (both seedlings and other garden products) are shipped.
