CUCUMBER-LEBANESE (TREATED)
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Cucumis sativus
CUCUMBER-LEBANESE (TREATED) is an excellent, sweet tasting, burpless variety, small, smooth-skinned & mild, yet with a distinct flavor & aroma. The fruits can be eaten whole or sliced but are best picked when up to 10cm long. Cucumbers do well in prepared soil with added fertilizer. These cucumbers are shorter & are a lighter green than other members of the cucumber family & when chilled they store for about 2 weeks. Produces heavy crops of sweet-flavored, cucumbers that are very mild and low in acid. Eat skin and all. Excellent in salads.
Sow 2-3 seeds in clumps, later thin to two strongest seedlings. At 5 or 6 leaves, pinch out growing tips to encourage side shoots. Keep well watered & prepare the soil with the complete fertilizer.
SKU: CCL-T
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How to Grow Lebanese Cucumbers
- Lebanese cucumbers need full sun and well-drained soil. Choose a spot in your garden that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Loosen the soil to a depth of 30 cm (12 inches) and add plenty of organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure. This will help improve soil fertility and drainage.
- Sow the seeds directly into the soil once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up to at least 18°C (65°F). Plant the seeds about 2 cm (1 inch) deep and 30 cm (12 inches) apart. If you are planting more than one row, space the rows about 90 cm (36 inches) apart.
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water the plants deeply once or twice a week, depending on the weather and soil conditions.
- Lebanese cucumbers are heavy feeders and benefit from regular fertilisation. Apply a balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks throughout the growing season.
- Consider providing a trellis or other support for the cucumber vines to climb. This will help keep the fruit off the ground and reduce the risk of disease.
- Cucumber beetles and aphids are common pests that can damage Lebanese cucumber plants. Monitor your plants regularly and apply appropriate measures if necessary. Neem oil and insecticidal soap are effective organic options for controlling pests.
- Harvest your Lebanese cucumbers when they are about 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) long. Pick the cucumbers regularly to encourage more fruit production.
*Important Note
These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram), DO NOT eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Keep them away from children & animals. Wear gloves and thoroughly wash your skin with water & soap after touching the seeds. Treated seeds do not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. These treated seeds are strictly for propagation or growing in the garden only. THE RESULTANT CROP IS EDIBLE. Fungicide seed treatment may be an AQIS (Biosecurity, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Government of Australia) requirement for certain seed varieties. Treated seeds may be dyed a distinct colour. Read the label on the seed packet before usage.| Plant Height | 30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 24 - 30°C (75 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct or raise seedlings indoors 3-4 weeks before transplantin |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours before planting |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm (0.5 - 1 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 30 cm (12 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches) |
| Watering | Consistent moisture, but avoid overwatering |
| Good Companion Plants | Beans, Carrots, Corn, Radishes, Sunflowers,Lettuce,Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Aromatic Herbs (sage and thyme). Potatoes, Melons |
| Pests | Cucumber Beetles,Aphids,Spider Mites |
| Diseases | Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Bacterial Wilt, Anthracnose, Cucumber Mosaic Virus |
CUCUMBER-LEBANESE (TREATED)
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