Cucumber, 'Perfection'

Germination

Suited to indoor and outdoor cultivation. Sow indoors Mar-May for indoor cropping or later transplanting out Apr-Jun. Sow 3 seeds vertically, 10mm deep, into 8cm pots of free draining moist seed compost. Propagate 20°C. Germination takes 7-10 days. Protect seedlings from direct sunlight to prevent scorching. Thin to strongest seedling asap. Grow plants on until they are large enough to handle. Reduce temp. to 15°C and grow on, keep compost moist not wet. If keeping in greenhouse allow 2 plants per growbag. If planting out acclimatise for 7-10 days. Plant in rows 90cm apart. Prefers rich soil with plenty of organic matter. Can be sown directly May-Jun.

Growing

Water regularly and thoroughly. This plant can be pinched out at the mainstem after 7 leaves have formed to encourage sideshoots. For ground maturing lay straw or plastic to keep fruit clean with 90cm spacing. Can be fed once the first 2 cucumbers are growing.

Cultivation

Harvest regularly to encourage new growth. Pick fruits while young and tender, older fruits can become bitter. Best harvested in the morning when cool.