A popular greenhouse or cold frame variety for large crops of good quality, long straight fruits with smooth skin and crisp, great tasting flesh. Fruit vegetables including tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins and sweet corn are key elements of a healthy diet, bringing us closer to a Mediterranean lifestyle. Investing in some seeds, soil and a few containers is an economical way to grow your own kitchen garden. Whether you have a small patio or a vast growing space, you can enjoy fresh produce readily available for salads, garnishes and healthy snacks. If you end up with an abundance of crop, you can share them with friends and family.
Characteristics:
When To Sow: February-May, April for cold frame crops
When To Harvest: July-October, cold frame crops from August
Soil Type: Fertile, moist soil or grow bags

Advice: Apply a liquid feed 3-4 weeks when fruit begins to swell
Packet Contents: Average 10 seeds
Latin name: Cucumis sativus
Transplanting: Will need transplanting Johnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.



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