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.
| 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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