| Item Number |
12005
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| Description
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Cucumber F1 Passandra F1 |
| Unit Price(£) |
2.75
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Specially bred to produce an abundance of fruits for picking when about 20cm long. Bitter free and crisp white flesh.
WHEN TO SOW
February to April.
WHERE TO SOW
Sow the seeds edgewise 1cm deep in individual popts under glass at a 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 condition. 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
Cucumbers prefer a moist atmosphere, spray the floor of the 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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