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Cucumis Sativus
This heavy-cropping cucumber is suitable for growing outdoors and in a polytunnel or glasshouse. It tolerates cool weather and is resistant to diseases. They can climb up to 3 metres in height. It has a dark green colour with slightly prickly skin. This cucumber has a mild, refreshing flavour and a crisp texture.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Average number of seeds: 14
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Cucumis Sativus
This heavy-cropping cucumber is suitable for growing outdoors and in a polytunnel or glasshouse. It tolerates cool weather and is resistant to diseases. They can climb up to 3 metres in height. It has a dark green colour with slightly prickly skin. This cucumber has a mild, refreshing flavour and a crisp texture.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Average number of seeds: 14
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Cucumis Sativus
This heavy-cropping cucumber is suitable for growing outdoors and in a polytunnel or glasshouse. It tolerates cool weather and is resistant to diseases. They can climb up to 3 metres in height. It has a dark green colour with slightly prickly skin. This cucumber has a mild, refreshing flavour and a crisp texture.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Average number of seeds: 14
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
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To ensure the best germination, the temperature must be 18-20C. Sow the seeds on their sides 2.5cm deep in small pots in peat-free compost. Plant out 50cm apart. Can be grown undercover or outside from late May to avoid frosts. Grow them up a string or support them with bamboo.
Sow indoors: March to May
Plant outdoors: May to July
Harvesting time: July to October
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.
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A taste of summer. Cucumbers are well known in salads and pickles, but why not try them hot with a spicy sauce or in a refreshing cold drink or soup like Gazpacho?
We love making a quick Asian cucumber salad seasoned with garlic, soy, sesame, rice wine vinegar and chilli oil.
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.
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