{"product_id":"ashley-cucumber","title":"Ashley Cucumber – Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAshley Cucumber – Heavy-Yielding Heirloom Built for Heat \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshley Cucumber (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large, sweet, and tender heirloom slicing cucumber bred to thrive in hot, humid conditions — making it an exceptional choice for coastal and southern gardens. Medium, vigorous vines produce uniform 7–8\" bright green, smooth fruits with a slight taper at the stem end. Downy mildew resistant and excellent for market growers. Ready in just 65 days, Ashley delivers a steady, heavy harvest when planted regularly throughout the season. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Ashley Cucumber?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy producer in heat \u0026amp; humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for coastal, southern, and humid climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDowny mildew resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable performance where other varieties struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, uniform fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7–8\" sweet, tender, bright green cucumbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — uniform size and appearance, excellent for farmers markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65-day maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e — stagger plantings for continuous harvest all season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — trellis, stakes, or sprawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Habits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–8\", bright green, smooth, slight taper at stem end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, vigorous vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downy mildew resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStarting \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard planting time is May, or 1–2 weeks after last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e18\" apart\u003c\/strong\u003e (12\" apart on trellis), rows \u003cstrong\u003e5 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak seeds overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting to promote germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in warm soil with pH \u003cstrong\u003e6–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e, soil temperature \u003cstrong\u003e65–75°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater consistently — cucumbers need regular moisture throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etrellis or stake system\u003c\/strong\u003e will provide higher yields and better airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStagger plantings throughout the season for a continuous harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits reach 7–8\" long. Cut cucumbers at the stem — do not pull from the vine. Harvest frequently to keep plants producing prolifically. Allowing fruits to over-mature reduces overall yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshley is a classic slicing cucumber with sweet, tender flesh — perfect for fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, and summer snacking. Excellent sliced with dips, layered in sandwiches, or used in cold soups and tzatziki.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh sliced in salads \u0026amp; sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDips, tzatziki \u0026amp; cold soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer snacking straight from the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" (12\" on trellis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Foot Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining; pH 6–6.8; soil temp 65–75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm; does not tolerate frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downy mildew resistant. 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