Cucamelon Seeds 'Mexican Gherkin'

Marshalls Garden

£2.99

Catalogue Code: 10202064

In stock

Quantity

Grown like a regular cucumber, this exotic and interesting variety produces masses of bite-size fruits that are refreshing, fresh and almost citrusy. Great for children’s packed lunches.

Key Features

Perfect for pots and containers
Prefers full sun

Pack Contents: 20 Seeds

Description

Refreshing, bite-sized fruits.
High yield in summer.
Alternative to Cucumber in salads.

Grown like a regular cucumber, this exotic variety produces masses of bite-size fruits that are fun, refreshing and almost citrusy. Great for children's pack lunches.

Produces lots of fruit throughout the summer that can be picked and eaten whole as bite-size snacks, chopped and added to summer cocktails or chopped and added to salads as a refreshing alternative to cucumber.

Growing Calendar

	J Jan	F Feb	M Mar	A Apr	M May	J June	J Jul	A Aug	S Sep	O Oct	N Nov	D Dec
Sow Indoors
Harvest

How to Guide

Sow indoors

April-May: Sow 1⁄2in (1cm) deep individually in modules or 3in (8cm) pots of firm pre-watered compost. Keep soil moist at all times. Place in warmth 70-75°F (20-25°C). As seedlings develop grow on under cool, light conditions but not in bright sunlight.

Plant out

June in greenhouse border or grow bags. Train plants up canes or string. Leave 90cm (36in) spacing between rows.

Tips

Pick fruit regularly when 6-7in (16-18cm). Keep well watered and feed regularly with a liquid fertiliser.

Delivery

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Order Type	Delivery Charge	Delivery Charge
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