{"product_id":"burr-gherkin-cucumber-copy","title":"Zambian Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eCucumis zambianus. \u003c\/i\u003eZambian Cucumber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptionally rare African heirloom species that serves as a robust,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e disease-resistant alternative to traditional cucumbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Originating as a traditional crop from Zambia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this hardy vine produces early,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-yielding crops that naturally resist common pests—such as pickleworms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nematodes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and powdery mildew—that often devastate standard varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e round fruits feature a thicker skin with soft spikes and yield crisp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e non-bitter flesh with a clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slightly sweet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nutty flavor perfect for fresh salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Growing as a fast-maturing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ground-sprawling vine that doubles as a weed barrier,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it thrives in hot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e humid conditions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making it an outstanding choice for organic gardens in challenging climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePacket: ~20 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood to start from seed in these months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorth Florida\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: March-August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCentral Florida\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: March-May, September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSouth Florida\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: February-May, September - October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheUrbanHarvest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67738778009773,"sku":"8 - CC","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/9205\/1629\/files\/zambiancucumber.png?v=1793196156","url":"https:\/\/theurbanharvest.com\/products\/burr-gherkin-cucumber-copy","provider":"The Urban Harvest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}