Cucumber : Long White

Vegetable

• Crops in : 70-75 Days

Description

Not just a novelty cucumber. The non bitter, tender skin of Cucumber Long White is very thin and means peeling is not necessary. The firm flesh Is sweet and juicy, with a pleasant tang. Cucumber Long White is a good cropper which will add colour to your salads.

Harvest July to September.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds February to March. Germinate in7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite, 1cm (½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings at the 2-3 leaf stage into 13cm (5in) pots. Plant out into 23-25cm (9-10in) pots, 46cm (18in) apart, or 2-3 plants per growbag, at a minimum temperature of 15C (60F).

Aftercare

Train along wire, allowing the main shoot to reach the tip. Pinch out growing point and allow two shoots to trail downwards. Keep moist but not wet. Apply shading as required and provide a humid atmosphere by regularly spraying or damping down pathways. Regular picking will encourage further fruiting,

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.