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Walmer's Seeds Quality Seeds for a Changing Environment Price is for a packet of 12 seeds minimum of selected variety and 10 seeds minimum of each variety in the multi-pack. Jade Cucumber: This variety is sweet tasting and crispy growing to 20cm. The cucumber is a warm-weather vegetable and very sensitive to frost. It will grow anywhere in the UK, however, because it has a very short growing season - only 50 to 65 days from planting to harvest - and most areas can provide it with at least that much sunshine. Cucumbers respond to a rich, well-worked, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Sow seeds directly in the garden two to three weeks after the average date of last frost.To grow transplants indoors, sow seeds three to four weeks prior to planting in the garden. Plant cucumbers in inverted hills, leaving the three strongest plants per hill. Cucumbers need plenty of water to keep them growing fast; don't let the soil dry out. In hot weather the leaves may wilt during the day even when soil moisture is high because the plant is using water faster than its roots can supply it. This is normal; just be sure the plant is receiving regular and sufficient water. Mulch to avoid compaction caused by heavy watering. Dutch Cucumber: Cucumbers can be sown directly into the soil, or in pots. They grow upwards which means they don’t take up much space, but they will require some form of support as they grow taller.Cucumbers fare best in fertile, moist soil. Add plenty of compost to the soil before sowing and make sure the soil is kept moist at all times while they are growing.Water your cucumbers at ground level so that the leaves don’t get wet, as they are rather prone to fungal diseases.Feed your cucumber plants every two weeks while they are growing. Yellow leaves are a sign that the plant is hungry – in this case, feed them immediately.Dutch cucumbers are ready to harvest when they are cm long.Cucumbers are high in vitamin C and caffeic acid, two ingredients found in skincare products. This explains why cucumber slices placed on your eyelids help to reduce puffiness and swelling. Spring Cucumber: This cucumber is very vigorous and produces a lot of short cucumbers, 2" x 6", of about 100 grams. Fruits are very crispy and delicious, excellent for using in salad, cooking and pickling. Plants grow well from spring through autumn and start to set fruits approximately 30 days after sowing. An excellent cucumber for home gardening and fresh food markets. French 'Bari' Cucumber: A French variety, t his is a wonderful 'fuzzy' little cucumber. A smallish plump light green fruit with a furry or ‘downy’ skin and sweetish crisp flesh. The natural habit of the plants is to trail but it can be tied to grow over a climbing frame. Quick to crop, in around 60 days, they are also prolific and it seems the more they are picked the more cucumbers the plants produce. Most importantly they are absolutely delicious and do not get bitter even in extreme dry heat. I don’t think a meal has gone by, since they started cropping in early June, without them. Japanese Climbing Cucumber:Listed by Thorburn in and introduced from Japan around that time. Strong grasping tendrils make these ideal for putting on trellises, hence the name. Fruits fairly shaped, somewhat long 6-8 inches with 3" diameter. Rare. Heavy producer. Seed germinates quickly in warmed soil. Plant in spring. Maturity: days. Multi-Pack - All of the Five Varieties: Try each of the varieties by purchasing this multi-pack. Excellent value. For a full list of varieties in stock please see our on-line catalogue.We add new items regularly This is new stock for the present growing season. All our seeds are supplied in sealed foil packets to maintain freshness and come with our unconditional germination guarantee. We have over 370 varieties of vegetable, salad, herb and flower seeds with many unusual varieties not normally seen in the UK. The small grower has the opportunity to sow and evaluate the crops from these seeds and the flower grower to add even more sparkle to spring and summer borders. In addition to trial sowings for germination made by the seed supplier we also do our own here in Kent and grow to maturity to check that local conditions are suitable for a variety. We also welcome feedback from our buyers about their experience, this helps increase our knowledge.All seeds are to EU Rules and Standards. We supply seeds to all countries within the European Union Quality Seeds for a Changing Environment Defra/Food & Environment Research Agency Licence No.