Cucumber 'Burpless Tasty Green F1 Seeds
Cucumber 'Burpless Tasty Green F1 Seeds
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Characteristics
Appearance
The cucumbers are long and slender with a dark green skin adorned by small white spines, measuring up to 25cm (10") in length.
Taste Profile
With a crisp texture and a non-bitter, delightful flavour, these cucumbers are ideal for fresh consumption in salads, sandwiches, and various culinary creations. Their high vitamin content adds a nutritious boost to meals.
Yield
Regular picking encourages a continuous and abundant yield throughout the growing season, from August to October. The plants reach a height of 3m (9') and a spread of 45cm (18"), capable of prolific fruiting under favourable conditions.
Growth Type
This is a ridge-type cucumber that can be trained against supports for vertical growth, facilitating better air circulation and ease of harvest.
Cultivation Environment
They thrive in warm, well-drained, humus-rich soil under full sun. A minimum temperature of 15°C (60°F) is ideal for their growth, with a preference for a humid atmosphere either in greenhouses or outdoors during the warmer months.
Reliability
The variety is notable for its resistance to powdery mildew, ensuring a dependable crop with appropriate care and regular watering. The bitter-free and digestible nature of the fruits makes it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a palatable cucumber variety.
Cultivation Notes
Sowing begins indoors from April to May, or outdoors from May to June, with a transplanting strategy post-frost. Training against supports, maintaining a humid atmosphere, and regular picking are essential for optimum yield and growt
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Plant Hight / Spread
Height: 3m Width: 45cm
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Positioning
Full sun
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Hardiness
Half Hardy
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Ideal Location
Greenhouse / Polytunnel
In Summary:The 'Burpless Tasty Green F1' cucumber variety is celebrated for its slender, dark green fruits, extending up to 25cm long. Cultivators in the UK appreciate its adaptability to both indoor and outdoor settings, thriving in full sun with a minimum temperature of 15°C. Its ridge-type growth facilitates training against supports. The non-bitter, nutritious cucumbers, resistant to powdery mildew, promise a reliable and abundant yield from August to October with regular picking and proper care.