Cucumber 'Spacemaster' Seeds

'Spacemaster' packs a full cucumber harvest into a fraction of the space, with short vines that suit a patio pot, a raised bed or a small greenhouse. It was bred in New York State as a compact slicing cucumber, and the dark green fruits are crisp and mild, best picked at around 15 to 20 cm. Slice into salads or pick small for pickling. Cucumis sativus 'Spacemaster' crops outdoors in a warm, sheltered spot, and a short cane or trellis keeps the fruit clean and the leaves dry.

Sowing and growing

• Sow indoors April to May, one seed per small pot, at 20 to 25°C
• Sow outdoors, or plant out, in late May to June once frosts are over
• Sow 1 to 2 cm deep, with the seed on its edge
• Germination takes 7 to 14 days
• Full sun, sheltered from wind, in rich, moisture-retentive soil or a large container of at least 30 cm
• Vines reach about 70 cm, spreading about 30 cm
• Harvest July to September, about eight to ten weeks from sowing; regular picking keeps it fruiting
• Tender annual: not frost hardy

What you receive: a packet of about 40 seeds from Piccolo Seeds, with growing instructions on the back.

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