Cucumber Long White

Cucumber Long White
Not just a novelty cucumber. The non bitter, tender skin is very thin and means peeling is not necessary. The firm flesh is sweet and juicy, with a pleasant tang. A good cropper which will add color to your salads. Type/hardiness: Vegetable; Cropping in 70-75 Days. July to September.
Sowing:
Sow February to March. Germinate in 3 inch pots at 68-86F on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite, ½ inch deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days.
Growing:
Transplant seedlings at the 2-3 leaf stage into 5 inch pots. Plant out into 9-10 inch pots, 18 inches apart, or 2-3 plants per growbag, at a minimum temperature of 60F.
Aftercare:
Train along wire, allowing the main shoot to reach the tip. Pinch out growing point and allow two shoots to trail downwards. Keep moist but not wet. Apply shading as required and provide a humid atmosphere by regularly spraying or damping down pathways. Regular picking will encourage further fruiting.