{"product_id":"palace-pride-f1-japanese-cucumber-seeds","title":"Palace Pride F1, Hybrid Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePalace Pride F1, Hybrid Cucumber Seeds — The Premium Japanese Kyuri Cucumber With Slender Glossy Fruits, Thin Edible Skin, and Exceptional Crispness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere’s a reason Japanese cucumbers have earned a devoted following among home gardeners and specialty growers alike — and Palace Pride F1 (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the finest examples of the type. Slender, glossy, and impossibly crisp, this premium hybrid delivers the authentic \u003cem\u003ekyuri\u003c\/em\u003e (きゅうり) experience: thin skin you never need to peel, nearly seedless flesh, and a mild, sweet flavor that makes every bite refreshing. Trellis it up, harvest often, and enjoy one of the most productive cucumbers you’ll ever grow. Seeds sourced from Kitazawa Seed Company — America’s premier Asian vegetable seed specialist since 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Palace Pride F1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Japanese kyuri type\u003c\/strong\u003e — slender 8–10-inch fruits with dark glossy skin and tender, nearly seedless flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin, edible skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — no peeling required, eat straight from the vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurpless and easy to digest\u003c\/strong\u003e — low cucurbitacin content, no bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-yielding hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e — prolific producer over a long season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — improved resistance to powdery mildew, scab, and CMV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect fresh, pickled, in salads, sushi rolls, and cold noodle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost danger has passed. Plant when soil has warmed. Space 12–18 inches apart. Trellis strongly recommended for straight fruit, better airflow, and easier harvest. Water consistently — uneven watering causes bitterness. Harvest at 8–10 inches for best flavor; frequent harvesting encourages continued production.\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\u003e~55 days from transplant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 inches, slender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin, dark glossy — no peeling needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowdery mildew, scab, CMV\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\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF1 Hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\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\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlice thin for salads, cut into spears for fresh snacking, or quick-pickle with rice vinegar, salt, and sesame for a classic Japanese \u003cem\u003etsukemono\u003c\/em\u003e. Palace Pride’s mild sweetness also makes it ideal for Korean cucumber salads, Vietnamese fresh rolls, and chilled soba noodle dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843684991110,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/palace-pride-f1-japanese-cucumbers-on-trellis.png?v=1775536282","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/palace-pride-f1-japanese-cucumber-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}