CUCUMBER: FIN DE MEAUX

CUCUMBER: FIN DE MEAUX

(CUCUMIS SATIVUS)

Though just as enjoyable eaten fresh; this is the ULTIMATE pickling cucumber for authentic French “cornichons”.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: Late SEP, OCT NOV, DEC

Temperate: SEP – MAR

Sub – Tropical: JUL – APR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: AUG – MAR

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5-7

Well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Sow direct 5-10mm deep in 2-3’s, 30cm apart and keep moist.

Avoid overhead watering though foliar sprays with seaweed. Spray will reduce mildew.

Harvest with 2cm stem to increase storage life.

DAYS TO HARVEST

70 – 80 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS