At a Glance
- Variety:Cucumber
Ideal for the UK climate.
High yields, 30cm (12in) slightly ribbed fruit.
Requires support to climb.
Sowing Time
February – May
Sowing Indoors
Level fill a module tray with seed compost firming with the base of another tray. Water well. Sow seeds individually, on edge, pushing into compost 2cm (1in) deep. Place in the warmth 20-25 degrees Celsuis (65-75 Fahrenheit). Cover with cling film. Keep moist.
Growing On
Remove cling film as soon as shoots appear. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant into 9cm (3.5in) pots of potting compost. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 15 degrees Celsuis (60 Fahrenheit).
Planting Outdoors
Plant into the greenhouse border 30cm (12in) apart, grow bags or 30cm (12in) diameter contains when the first flowers have opened. Grow on in a minimum 10 degrees Celsuis (50 Fahrenheit). Water and feed well to promote fruiting. If male flowers form (those without a swelling behind them), remove them as soon as they are noticed.
Harvest
July – September
