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Item Number: 12017

Cucumber La Diva

Description:
All American Selection Winner. Extra sweet, non-bitter fruit. Smooth thin skin. 16 PLANTS Sow direct in the growing site by preparing individual holes for each plant. Work plenty of organic matter in a hole 30cm deep and 45cm square,c over with soil to make a slight mound on which to sow the seeds. Sow 2 or 3 seeds at each position from mid-May or sow sow earlier under cloches or in a glasshouse in peat pots or modules. Thin to the strongest seedlings as soon as possible. Cucumber can be trained up supports, in which case plant at 45cm distances. For plants to mature on the ground, leave 75cm between plants. Lay straw or plastic around the plants to keep the fruit clean. Water very thoroughly and regularly. Outdoor crops should be ready from about July onwards. Keep picking to encourage new growth. Some varieties cam be grown either indoors or outside. Choose the growing technique which applies to the growing site.

SEED COUNT 25 approx
SOW                  April to May
HARVEST         June or July onwards
TYPE                 Salad Vegetable
PLOT                 Outdoor plot

WHERE TO SOW

Sow four of five seeds in a 9cm pot under glass at a minimum of 18°C. Temperature must be maintained at night.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

As soon as seedlings have produced three true leaves, prick off into individual pots. About four weeks later, plant out in the growing site 45cm apart when all fears of frost have past. Water thoroughly and regularly.

HANDY TIPS

Pick fruit on the small side, 10-12cm. High yields can be obtained by regular picking.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

High water content, low in calories, high in potassium. Skin is rich in carotenoid antioxidant.

Unit Price(£) 1.65 Qty

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