Greenhouse Cucumber
Greenhouse Cucumber F1 'Max'
Cucumis sativus (Cucumber group)The greenhouse cucumber – is always popular.
Parthenocarpic (self-pollinating) cucumber for greenhouses. Dark green, about 30 cm long, slightly ribbed, well-formed fruits. Fresh, good flavour. Early and high-yielding with an extended harvest season from midsummer to autumn. One of the best hobby varieties. Healthy and vigorous growth. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Growing from seed:
Start indoors in potting soil. Cover it with a transparent lid with air holes, or ventilate it regularly. Keep at about 25°C (77°F); after germination, reduce to 16-20°C (61-68°F). Transplant twice before moving to a greenhouse, ensuring temperatures do not drop below 15°C (59°F). Train the plant upwards and remove the growth tip when it reaches the roof, allowing two side shoots to trail downward. Provide plenty of water and fertilizer. Harvest continuously.