(Greenhouse) Cucumber Femspot F1

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(Greenhouse) Cucumber Femspot F1. A superb all female early cropping variety producing large crops per plant of bitter free, long ribbed cucumbers.  This is a glasshouse variety and needs good warmth to get the best results.

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(Greenhouse) Cucumber Femspot F1

(Greenhouse) Cucumber Femspot F1. A superb all female early cropping variety producing large crops per plant of bitter free, long ribbed cucumbers.  This is a glasshouse variety and needs good warmth to get the best results.

 Cultivation advice (Greenhouse) Cucumber Femspot F1

Type: Half-Hardy Annual

Temperature Required: 21-25°c

Time to Germinate: 7-10 Days

Days to Maturity: 60 – 70 Days

Position/ Light: Full Sun

 

  • Sow Feb – Apr at a minimum temperature of 21C for germination.
  • Sow seed edgewise at 1cm deep in individual pots (temperature during germination is crucial).
  • It is better to sow later if you cannot maintain the minimum temperature early in spring.
  • Plant to the growing position when 10cm tall, avoiding disturbing the roots.
  • Male flowers can appear if the plants are stressed which should be removed.
  • Tie the plants to supports as they climb.
  • The variety crops after 10-12 weeks at the correct temperature.