Vegetables
Cucumber 'Perfection Ridge'
This variety is a cross between a greenhouse and a ridge-type cucumber and recommended for beginners due to its vigour and high productivity. Although it can be grown in a greenhouse, it is also suitable for growing outdoors. Best grown up supports or trellis for improved air circulation.
- Latin name
- Cucumis sativus
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 1.2m
- Spread
- 50cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow indoors Mar-May. Sow 3 seeds vertically, 1cm deep, per 8cm pot of moist, seed compost. Keep at 20°C for germination. Thin out to strongest seedling per pot and grow on at cooler temperatures of about 15°C, keeping young plants protected from direct sunlight. Acclimatise before planting outside when risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare
Cucumbers benefit from thorough watering. Start feeding once first two fruits have started growing. Harvest cucumbers when they are young and tender.
Gallery
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