
Lofthouse Landrace Cucumber (Mostly Greens)
Cucumis sativus Origin: Paradise, Utah Improvement status: Landrace/Breeding material Seeds per packet: ~35 Germination tested 10/2024: 97% Life cycle: Annual Another gem from Joseph Lofthouse, Landrace Seedsman, in high-altitude Paradise, Utah. Like all of Joseph's seeds, these are super resilient and contain a great diversity of genes. From Joseph:"A genetically diverse cucumer landrace. Dual purpose, so can be used for fresh eating or pickling. The skin color at fresh eating stage is light yellow to dark green. Seed saving protocol is to taste a piece of the skin from near the stem, and then only save seeds from non-bitter fruits."We're honored and grateful to be the near-exclusive source of Joseph's amazing seeds — freeing him up to do more farming, plant breeding, pickling, yoga, and loving. We know you will enjoy planting these extraordinary seeds. Thanks Joseph! This variety carries the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) pledge, which states: “You have the freedom to use these