{"product_id":"kyuri-bon-odori-cucumber-seeds","title":"Kyuri 'Bon Odori' Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own authentic Kyuri ‘Bon Odori’ cucumber, known for its slender shape, thin skin and exceptionally crisp texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional Japanese cucumber variety produces sweet, refreshing fruits with very few seeds and no bitterness, perfect for salads, sushi, sunomono (Japanese cucumber salad), and light pickling, ‘Bon Odori’ is a reliable and productive variety well suited to UK gardens and greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Grow Kyuri ‘Bon Odori’?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, slender cucumbers with smooth, thin skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, mild flavour with no bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp texture with minimal seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, salads and pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for greenhouses or sunny outdoor growing in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike thicker-skinned varieties, Japanese cucumbers are delicate and tender, making them ideal for eating straight from the vine. Their refreshing flavour pairs beautifully with rice dishes, seafood and summer meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow Kyuri ‘Bon Odori’ Japanese Cucumbers in the UK\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from April to May. Transplant after risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun in a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered outdoor spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds 2cm deep in individual pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep warm (18–22°C) until germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off before planting outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 45–60cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide support such as a trellis or canes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly and consistently to prevent bitterness. Feed weekly once flowering begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady approximately 55–65 days from sowing. Harvest regularly while fruits are slender and firm to encourage continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per pack\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52017745002777,"sku":"WSB.SEED.04","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/seeds-kyuri-bon-odori-japanese-cucumber.webp?v=1771938352","url":"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/products\/kyuri-bon-odori-cucumber-seeds","provider":"The Wasabi Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}