Thompson & MorganCucumber Crystal Apple 1 Seed Packet

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An unusual and uncommon variety, the Cucumber ‘crystal apple’! This unique variety will provide golf ball sized fuzzy yellow-green fruits from late June into early October, where you can expect nothing but sweetness and juiciness!Greenhouse cucumbers must be grown in a warm, humid greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 15C (60F). Outdoor (Ridge) types are suitable for growing outside. Some varieties may be suited to indoor and outdoor cultivation.Sow Cucumber seeds from early March to April for indoor cropping and for transplanting outdoors later on. Outdoor varieties may also be direct sown outdoors from May to June. Sow cucumber seed on their sides at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in 7.5cm (3") pots of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20C (68F) until germination which takes 7-10 days. Protect the emerging seedlings from direct sunlight to avoid scorching. Grow Cucumber plants on until they are large enough to be transplanted. Maintain a minimum temperature of 15c (60F) and keep the compost moist but not wet.When cucumber plants are well grown, transplant them at a spacing of 2 plants per growbag or 45cm (18") apart in a warm, humid greenhouse. Outdoor varieties should be gradually acclimatised to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before transplanting into warm, well drained, humus rich soil in full sun, with shelter from winds. Plant outdoor cucumbers in single rows at a distance of 90cm (36") apart. Water well after planting until cucumber plants are fully established.Product Specifications:. Position: Full sun, sun or semi shade. Height: Up to 300cm (118.1in) when fully established. Spread: Up to 45cm (17.7in) when fully established. Supplied as 1 packet of 20 seedsDelivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Features: Fuzzy yellow-green fruits! Originates from Australia in the 1900’s! Golf ball sized fruits from late June to early October Half-hardy annual cucumber seeds; 1 packet of 20 seeds - Cucumber crystal apple Specifications: Model Number: 36894