Cucumber : Swing F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : June to October

Description

An all female 'American slicer', Cucumber Swing is ideal for both outdoor and greenhouse growing. Plants produce a heavy crop of slightly spined dark green cucumbers 20cm (8in) long with a crisp, juicy flesh.

Cucumber Swing has excellent powdery mildew, weather and scab resistance.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time: February to May.
Sow seeds 1cm (½in) deep, in 7cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place in a propagator and keep at a temperature of around 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination, usually 5-7 days.

Growing Instructions

When first true leaves develop, transplant into 13cm (5in) pots. Plant outdoors once all risk of frost has past, allowing 90cm (3ft) between plants. Can also be grown under glass similarly to other all female cucumbers.

Aftercare

Keep plants well fed and watered throughout the growing season, to encourage the best quality fruits.

Nutritional Information

Cucumbers are 96% water, low in calories but high in potassium. Avoid peeling as the dark green skin is rich in carotenoid antioxidants.