Cucumber 'Lebanese'
This time-honoured variety produces heavy crops of short, sweet-flavoured cucumbers that are low in acid. Crisp, pale flesh with tiny seeds.
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An excellent hot weather variety that can be planted for summer picking. Produces good sized main heads and also grows side shoots. Attractive colour and fine flavour.
Features
- Strong side shoots
- Thrives in heat
- Fast growing
Product details
How
For best results raise in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when about 7cm high.
Care
Choose a sunny, well drained position. Add Thrive Granular All Puprose Fertiliser for best results. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem. Cut the centre head just before flowers open. Plant in a different position each year to avoid soil-borne diseases.
Hint
Great companion plant for Beans, beets, tomatoes, cucumber and potatoes.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED
| Plant space |
40cm |
| Sow depth |
6mm |
| Germination |
6-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
8 days |
| Row space |
40cm |
| Maturity |
10 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
70 days |
| Botanical name |
Brassica oleracea var. Italica |
Beetroot 'Derwent Globe'
Originally bred by Yates in Tasmania in the 1920s, Derwent Globe produces deep red, globe-shaped roots. Flesh is deliciously tender, juicy and sweet.
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