Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest June to October

Description

Perfect lunchbox snacks, these exciting little 'cucino' cucumbers can be eaten straight from the plant without peeling. Cucumber Cucino produces crisp, flavoursome mini-fruits prolifically throughout the season indoors or in a sheltered position outdoors.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds February to May. Sow seed 1cm (½ inch) deep, in 7.5cm (3½ inch) 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 to 7 days.

Growing Instructions

When first true leaves develop, transplant into 13cm (5 inch) pots. Finally, plant into 25cm (10 inch) pots or into growbags. Grow on at at least 15C (59F). Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Harvest when they are 4 inches (10cm) long.

Aftercare

Train along wire, allowing the main shoot to reach the tip. Pinch out growing point and allow two sideshoots to trail downwards. Keep plants moist at all times, and shade if necessary. Keep humidity high and pick fruits regularly.

Nutritional Information

Cucumbers are 96% water, low in calories but high in potassium. Avoid peeling as the dark green skin is rich in carotenoid antioxidants.

Kitchen Notes

Ideal as lunchbox snacks for kids.