Cucumber Early Fortune

CUCUMBER: EARLY FORTUNE

(CUCUMIS SATIVUS)

this super reliable cucumber is dark green, with white flesh.

This chunky cucumber is early and almost never goes bitter.

An heirloom from the early 1900’s perfect for fresh eating.

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

55 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS