| Item Number |
12001
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| Description
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Cucumber F1 Avanti |
| Unit Price(£) |
2.75
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Very early variety. Uniform fruits that are between 27 and 36cm in length. Slightly ribbed, dark green, crisp flesh.
WHEN TO SOW
February to April
WHERE TO SOW
Sow the seeds edgewise 1cm deep in individual pots under glass at constant day and night temperature of 25°C
WHAT TO DO NEXT
As soon as the seedlings have formed 3 true leaves, transplant into 15cm pots. When the plants are about 10cm tall plant out in the growing site maintaining 21ƒC. Male flowers can appear under stress conditions, these should be removed immediately. When watering, always use tap water at room temperature to avoid any bacterial infection.
MATURITY
First fruit should be ready 10-12 weeks after sowing
HANDY TIP
Cucumber prefer a moist atmosphere, spray the floor of glasshouse with water regularly to maintain humidity. One of the traditional ways to ensure germination is to fold a damp sheet of kitchen paper in half, and place the seeds on their edge in the fold. Then place ina plastic bag and put them in the airing cupboard. Check daily and once germinated, place in compost and grow on as normal. |
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