Cucumber Seeds, Kelahmet Long

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In 2020, Libby Reed of Orange Star Farm (WA) shared various seeds with us that her brother-in-law, Muhammet Dalgın, who grew up in Adana had shared with her. Moreover, Dalgın knew a farmer from Kelahmet Village of Tarsus near the coast. Among the seeds that farmer had sent to Dalgın was a winter squash that I have been searching for years. Also, he received seeds for Kelahmet Long cucumber. 

Long cucumbers are common in Turkey. Being one of those cucumbers, Kelahmet Long is a flavorful variety that doesn’t get seedy and has just the right amount of juice and crunch. I am very curious to see how this seed will do in different growing zones across the U.S. Unfortunately, we currently have a limited seed stock this year but we hope to have more in future. Moderate yield.

Packet has min. 15 seeds

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  • Cucumis sativus
  • Full sun
  • Planting depth: 1/2″
  • Sprouts in 7-10 days
  • Ideal growing temperature: 70-90F
  • Plant spacing: 18″
  • Frost hardy: No
  • Growth habit: Vining
  • Growing tips: Start cucumber seeds indoors in seedling trays or small seedling pots in seed starting soil that has essential nutrients in it 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Keep the soil moist for quick germination. Make sure to keep the young cucumber seedlings under good light to have strong plants with sturdy, healthy stems and leaves. Transplant to garden or a pot with ample space for roots to spread after last frost in well-drained, fertile soil. Feed your cucumber plants with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Water regularly especially in flower stage. Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease. Water regularly especially in flower stage. Reduce water when the fruits are maturing to improve flavor and sugar content. Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease. You can trellis cucumber plants to decrease disease pressure and improve air circulation. Cucumber thrives in a hot climate and does best in sandy soil with good drainage. Alternatively, to start cucumber seedlings, you can direct seed in ground after last frost. Note that it is possible for cucumber seeds to rot when they are direct-seeded if the soil is cool and moist before they can sprout so make sure the soil temperature is over 70F.

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Weight 0.0075 lbs

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    Rated 5 out of 5

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    Damon Smith (verified owner)

    NEUTRAL. Didn’t grow this variety last year in my Peace and Unity Revival Garden at Reed’s Organic Farm in NJ but intend to this year.

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