Cucumber : Swing F1 Hybrid
Vegetable
- Cropping: June to October
Description
An all female 'American Slicer' ideal for both outdoor and greenhouse growing. Plants produce a heavy crop of slightly spined dark green fruits 20cm (8in) long with a crisp, juicy flesh. Excellent powdery mildew, weather and scab resistance.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to May. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1cm (½in) |
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Sow in 7cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place in a propagator and keep at a temperature of around 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination, usually 5-7 days.
Growing Instructions
When first true leaves develop, transplant into 13cm (5in) pots. Plant outdoors once all risk of frost has past, allowing 90cm (3ft) between plants. Can also be grown under glass similarly to other all female cucumbers.
Aftercare Instructions
Keep plants well fed and watered throughout the growing season, to encourage the best quality fruits.
