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PHOENIX 640 1 gPickling Cucumber Seeds – Traditional Ukrainian Variety
The Phoenix 640 is a legendary late-ripening, bee-pollinated variety that has earned a reputation for being one of the most \"unkillable\" cucumbers in open-ground cultivation. It is specifically designed for gardeners who want a harvest that starts later in the summer but continues reliably right up until the first frost.
Growth and Resilience
With a vegetation period of 55–65 days, Phoenix 640 takes longer to mature than early hybrids, but it makes up for the wait with extreme durability.
Disease Specialist: It is widely considered one of the most resistant varieties to Powdery Mildew, allowing it to stay green and healthy when other varieties have already succumbed to late-season diseases.
Fruiting Habit: The plant bears fruit primarily on its lateral shoots, which is why it is famous for its \"second wind\" of productivity in late summer and autumn.
Cold Tolerance: It continues to produce as the weather cools, staying active until the frost officially ends the season.
Fruit Profile and Quality
The fruits are large and robust, designed for those who prefer a more substantial cucumber.
Dimensions: 12–16 cm long.
Weight: 120–180 g.
Appearance: Tuberculate (bumpy) with white thorns.
Storage: One of its best traits is that the fruits do not turn yellow, even if they stay on the vine a little longer than intended.
Texture: The dense structure makes them excellent for preservation and processing, as they maintain a high-quality crunch.
Cultivation Guidelines
To get the most out of Phoenix 640, proper soil preparation and crop rotation are key.
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