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Apple Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) seeds

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The apple cucumber is an old heirloom variety with apple-shaped, creamy-white fruits which reach a size of approximately 6cm. The taste is sweet and mild.

Package content: approx. 10 apple cucumber seeds

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	Climbing plant
Flowering months:	June July August
Flower colour:	Yellow
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Species:	Cucurbitaceae

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	1 cm 2 cm
When to sow outdoors:	May June
Germination time:	1-2 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
Planting distance:	50 cm
Row spacing:	50 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun

Although cucumbers can also be sown directly into the open field, indoor pre-culture is recommended. The seedlings are then hardened off and planted after the last frosts. Later, the plants can grow on a tendril or simply crawl on the ground. Plenty of water has a good effect on the fruit quality.