cucumber 'Burpless Tasty Green' F1
cucumber or Cucumis sativus 'Burpless Tasty Green'
One of the easiest and most reliable cucumbers you can grow. Its straightforward, easygoing nature means you can grow it outside...
approx 16 seeds
£2.79
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Plant description
One of the easiest and most reliable cucumbers you can grow. Its straightforward, easygoing nature means you can grow it outside and still expect generous harvests of fat, firm ridge cucumbers from early in the season until the first frosts.
The flavour of cucumber 'Burpless Tasty Green' is delicate and sweet, without any bitterness and with a mouthwateringly crisp, fresh texture. No need to pinch out side shoots unless the plant is getting too leafy or crowded – let it sprawl or train it up and just tidy up as needed.
The flavour of cucumber 'Burpless Tasty Green' is delicate and sweet, without any bitterness and with a mouthwateringly crisp, fresh texture. No need to pinch out side shoots unless the plant is getting too leafy or crowded – let it sprawl or train it up and just tidy up as needed.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for cucumber Burpless Tasty Green F1:
Grow cucumbers in a sunny, sheltered spot or in a greenhouse for the best results. Plant into rich, moisture-retentive soil or compost and keep well-watered, especially in dry weather. Train plants up a support to improve air circulation and keep fruits clean.
Feed regularly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering starts. Harvest cucumbers when they reach the desired size – cut them off with a knife or snip rather than twisting. Picking regularly encourages more fruits to form.
Feed regularly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering starts. Harvest cucumbers when they reach the desired size – cut them off with a knife or snip rather than twisting. Picking regularly encourages more fruits to form.
Sowing instructions:
Sow three or four seeds into a 9cm (3.5in) pot of seed compost and keep warm in a propagator or on a sunny windowsill. Once seedlings have produced three true leaves, pot on individually.
Once all threat of frost has passed, harden off carefully and plant into the final growing site allowing 60cm (2ft) between plants. Protect young plants against slugs. It will help if you make small ridges of soil where you plan to grow your cucumbers and plant into the top to help water drain away from the stems and avoid rotting.
Once all threat of frost has passed, harden off carefully and plant into the final growing site allowing 60cm (2ft) between plants. Protect young plants against slugs. It will help if you make small ridges of soil where you plan to grow your cucumbers and plant into the top to help water drain away from the stems and avoid rotting.
Warning
Pets: TOXIC if eaten
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