{"product_id":"cucumber-seeds-gagon","title":"Cucumber Seeds, Gagon","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e). This rare Bhutanese cucumber thrives in cool northern climates, but also stands up to intense heat and humidity. It was collected in 1981 at a farm store in the Trongsa district village of Poengenang, roughly in the geographical center of Bhutan. When fruit is immature and green, it makes a great cucumber for raw eating or pickling. When mature, it resembles the more common Indian variety ‘Poona Kheera’, but is darker-skinned, much bigger (up to 20” long in our experience), but still quite tasty. The flesh of the mature fruit is reminiscent of melons (which are cousins of cucumbers, after all), and can be eaten raw, pickled, or turned into a delicious chutney. The flesh of the ripe fruit is traditionally cooked in Bhutan. For seed savers, it’s refreshing to find a cucumber that is still useful once seeds are fully ripe. Watching these giants develop on the vine is one of the joys of summer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gagon cucumber is an heirloom variety from Bhutan, prized for its long, slender fruits and crisp, refreshing flavor. This early-maturing cucumber thrives in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight and well-drained, fertile soil. Provide steady moisture and a trellis or support for straight fruits and improved airflow. Regular harvesting encourages new fruit production and ensures the sweetest, crunchiest cucumbers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511124951326,"sku":"WW194","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cucumber_gagon.jpg?v=1782396142","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/cucumber-seeds-gagon","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}