- An improved, 'all-female' greenhouse 'Petita' type with mini bitter-free cues.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Cucumber Socrates F1 Seeds
- Harvest: July to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors 0.5cm (¼”) deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. When plants have developed 3 or 4 leaves, transplant to 12cm (5”) pots and grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Plant out to large pots or growing bags or greenhouse border. Provide support and train plants up canes, strings or netting. Stop lateral growth two leaves past each fruit. Pinch out growing tips when they reach the roof. Male flowers (these without a swelling behind the flower) may occasionally form, especially if the plants become stressed, these should be removed.
- Soil Type: Fertile , Well drained soil
- Hints & Tips: Cucumbers do best in a humid atmosphere, so damp down greenhouse regularly. Once fruits form, regular feeding will ensure the best crops.
- Pack Size: 5 Seeds
