Cucumber (Long Green) 15 Seeds - HEIRLOOM SEEDS - Cucumis sativus
An easy to grow, large slicing variety. Produces sweet, crisp, emerald green fruit.
Thiram treated seed refers to seed that has been coated with a fungicide called thiram. Thiram is used to prevent fungal diseases in seed and crops, such as seedling blights, rust, scab, and damping off. Thiram can also repel animals and insects that might damage the seed or the plants. Thiram treated seed is safe to use for growing food for human consumption, but it should not be eaten directly from the seed packet
How to Grow
Position
Full sun
How
For early sowing, raise in pots of Seed Raising Mix in a well-lit, protected spot. Transplant after 3-4 weeks. For direct sowing press
4 - 5 seeds into mounds of moist soil 40cm apart. Later thin to the two strongest plants. Plants can also be sown next to a supporting trellis or tripod ( Approx 1.5m ).
Care
Grow in a sunny, well-drained position. Prepare soil by adding Blood & Bone. Water regularly (to avoid bitter fruit) at plant base and apply Soluble Plant Food every two weeks. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Great companion plant for basil, beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, lettuce, potatoes, parsnip, radish and tomatoes. Pick fruit regularly (when about 25cm) to prolong harvest.
Climate Guide
- Tropical & Sub-TropicalAll Year Around
- TemperateEarly Spring to Mid Summer
- CoolEarly Spring to Early Summer