{"product_id":"cucumber-slicing-diva-25-non-gmo-open-pollinated-seeds","title":"Cucumber Slicing Diva 25 Non-GMO, Open Pollinated Seeds v","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow award-winning cucumbers with \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(26, 97, 66);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiva Slicing Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an All-America Selections Winner known for tender, crisp fruit, exceptional flavor, and a thin skin that never needs peeling. This open-pollinated, gynoecious, parthenocarpic variety produces smooth, bitter-free cucumbers without requiring pollination, making it a reliable choice for garden beds and containers. Pick them fresh for salads, sandwiches, and snacks, or enjoy their versatile flavor in homemade pickles. With strong productivity, compact growth, and useful disease resistance, Diva makes it easy to keep a steady supply of delicious cucumbers close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003eGermination Rate: 99%. Test Date: 3\/26. JSS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Diva Slicing Cucumber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-America Selections Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a recognized variety valued for quality and dependable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender, Crisp Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy smooth, thin-skinned cucumbers with a fresh, mild flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless When Unpollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parthenocarpic plants can set fruit without pollination, producing naturally seedless cucumbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGynoecious Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female flowers support productive harvests throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter-Free Eating:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit and foliage are known for a pleasant, non-bitter character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact growth makes Diva a practical choice for smaller gardens and patio growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or other organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly outdoors after the last frost, when the soil has warmed. Cucumber roots dislike being disturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart, or provide room for vines to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e A trellis or sturdy support keeps fruit clean, improves airflow, and makes harvesting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, watering at the base to help prevent disease and bitter fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work compost into the soil before planting, then use a balanced vegetable fertilizer as plants begin active growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can produce foliage at the expense of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diva can set fruit without pollination. If pollination occurs, later fruit may contain a small number of seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin picking in about 60 days, harvesting regularly while cucumbers are young and crisp to encourage continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Committed to the quality and integrity of the vegetable seeds we offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice into salads, sandwiches, wraps, and chilled cucumber dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy crisp slices on their own with dips or seasonings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserve young cucumbers as refrigerator pickles or your favorite canned pickle recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfused Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add slices to water with herbs or citrus for a refreshing drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(244, 11, 45);\"\u003eOrder Diva Cucumber Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(244, 11, 45);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Diva Cucumber Seeds today and enjoy crisp, flavorful harvests from your own garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumber nutrition is based on the harvested fruit with peel, not the planting seeds. A 1\/2-cup serving of sliced cucumber provides approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 g, 0% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 mg, 0% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 g, 1% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 g, 1% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 mcg, 7% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 mg, 2% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 mg, 2% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePercent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition values are approximate and can vary by growing conditions and serving size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diva is an open-pollinated cucumber variety. If pollination occurs, fruit may develop some seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumber is a warm-season crop. Plant after the last frost when soil and air temperatures are consistently warm; local timing varies by growing zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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