{"product_id":"calypso-f1-cucumber-25-seeds-disease-resistant-crisp-high-yield-pickling-cucumber","title":"Calypso F1 Cucumber 25+Seeds – Disease Resistant Crisp High Yield Pickling Cucumber","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGrow an abundant crop of crisp, uniform pickling cucumbers with \u003cstrong\u003eCalypso F1 Cucumber Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Calypso is a dependable hybrid variety known for its \u003cstrong\u003eheavy yields, early maturity, and attractive dark-green fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that are excellent for homemade pickles, fresh eating, and summer salads.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact fruits are typically harvested around \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, with firm texture and classic cucumber flavor. Calypso is also a gynoecious hybrid, meaning plants produce mostly female flowers for strong fruit production; commercial seed lots commonly include pollinator seed to help ensure fruit set. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is especially valued for its broad disease tolerance, including resistance or tolerance to angular leaf spot, anthracnose, cucumber mosaic virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and scab. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calypso F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid pickling cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to dark green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, crisp, crunchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–52 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickling, fresh eating, salads, and snacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trellis recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12 inches when trellised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\/Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angular leaf spot, anthracnose, cucumber mosaic virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and scab. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to around \u003cstrong\u003e70°F or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e½ inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants about \u003cstrong\u003e12 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e when grown vertically on a trellis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a location receiving \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in fertile, loose, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during flowering and fruit development. 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