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Cucumber : Cetriolo Slangen Longo Da China
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Cucumber : Cetriolo Slangen Longo Da China
Vegetable Fruit
- Days to Harvest: July to September
Description
Long, slender, mid green fruits with short spines. A more reliable crop if grown under glass but will grow outdoors in a sunny situation.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April |
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| Sowing depth: | ¾ inch deep |
For early crops sow under protection in pots of compost, ¾ inches deep deep, in March to April. Transplant outdoors in late May or when frost risk has passed, 32 inches apart each way. Seed can be sown direct in the open ground from May to June by placing 2 seeds per station, ¾ inches deep, and 32 inches apart. Keep soil moist. Thin to strongest seedling.
Growing Instructions
Protection with polythene or fleece may be necessary during cold weather.
Aftercare Instructions
Cut fruits regularly to encourage long continuous production. Cut before fruits show signs of producing seeds, best done early morning when it is fresh and cool.
Kitchen Notes
Serving suggestion - Cucumber, mayo and cream cheese sandwiches. Cream mayo and cream cheese together. Mix in Italian salad dressing, adding peeled and sliced cucumber.