{"product_id":"cucumber-cengelkoy","title":"Cucumber, 'Çengelköy'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Cucumis sativus)\u003c\/em\u003e Çengelköy is a neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorous Strait, a bustling waterway plied by passenger ferries and fishing boats, which cleaves the city of Istanbul in two. Now known for historic wooden seaside mansions, cozy tea gardens, friendly stray cats and a relaxed atmosphere, this area was once rich in market gardens producing this cucumber and other produce for Istanbul’s markets. Typically harvested when rather small, in the 4-5” range, it is light green and sweet with a wholesome crunch, bright flavor and very few seeds. The plants are uniform and productive, putting out loads of straight, skinny cucumbers that have long been a crowd-pleaser. Çengelköy is excellent for pickling and general snacking, but most importantly for preparing a simple Turkish breakfast with your friends on a ferry as you dream of Istanbul: “I’m pretty sure it was a cucumber, a crunchy çengelköy cucumber, that hooked me on Istanbul. That cuke - allied with a briny slab of feta-like beyaz peynir cheese, crinkly olives, and simit, a dense sesame-crusted bread ring – was my breakfast on a windswept deck of a commuter ferry crossing the Bosphorous…” – Anya von Bremzen, Saveur 2016. Dr. Mehmet Öztan of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twoseedsinapod.com\/\"\u003eTwo Seeds in a Pod \u003c\/a\u003eseed company introduced this variety to the U.S. market a few years ago through his catalog, which specializes in heirloom Turkish varieties. He graciously shared seed with us so that this important variety can be grown by more farmers and gardeners. Thanks, Mehmet! \u003cbr\u003e(* Note: The letter Ç in Turkish makes a “ch” sound as in chips, and köy is roughly pronounced “coy”.)\u003cbr\u003e65-70 days. UO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 1g (40-45 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist before emergence, growing at 70F. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransplant out 1-3 weeks after your last frost date when the soil has sufficiently warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirect sow after 2-3 weeks after the last frost when soil is 70F+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Provide ample and even water when transplanting, and take care not to disturb roots. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12\" at 5-6' between rows.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5-10 days @ soil temp 75-85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium to high. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003egentle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e while transplanting to keep the root system undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent warmth and water are essential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow cover may be used for extra warmth and possibly earlier fruit set. 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