{"product_id":"cucumber-ashley-heirloom-seeds-easy-to-44562","title":"Ashley, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAshley — The 1956 Southern Heirloom Built for Heat and Humidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1956 and specifically bred for heat tolerance and resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew in humid Southern climates, Ashley is the cucumber that thrives where others struggle. Dark green, 7–8 inch fruits with a mild, crisp flavor ripen in 60–70 days on vigorous vining plants that have become the go-to cucumber for gardeners and market growers across the South. Fruits grow low on the vines for easy handling and harvest — a practical advantage in a high-production garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, salads, and pickling. An open-pollinated heirloom that has earned its reputation over 70 years of Southern garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Ashley?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1956 Southern heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — 70+ years of proven performance in heat and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e — bred specifically for hot, humid Southern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to downy \u0026amp; powdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable in challenging conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark green, 7–8 inch fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e — mild, crisp flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruits grow low on vines\u003c\/strong\u003e — easy handling and harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Space plants 12–18 inches apart in full sun. Trellis or stake vines. Water consistently. Harvest at 7–8 inches for best flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–70 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8 inches, dark green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDowny mildew \u0026amp; powdery mildew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — bred for Southern climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956 Southern U.S. heirloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.8 g \/ 20+ Seeds","offer_id":43089087758470,"sku":"98-1225-2028OUT","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7704983723_empl.jpg?v=1770127987","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/cucumber-ashley-heirloom-seeds-easy-to-44562","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}