Thompson & Morgan Cucumber Marketmore (Organic) Seeds

This is a reliable outdoor trailing cucumber variety, producing large yields of 20cm (8in) long, dark-skinned fruits from July when harvested regularly.
Plants show some resistance to powdery and downy mildew. Do not remove the male flowers.

How to sow

Sow seed 1cm (½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place pots in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and keep at 21-25˚C (70-77˚F) until after germination which usually takes
7-10 days.

How to grow

Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out 1m (3ft) apart after all risk of frost is gone. Do not remove the male flowers. Best grown outdoors to trail on the soil. Pick fruits regularly when small to ensure continuous cropping. Feed and water regularly for increased yields.

Aftercare information

To continue the organic life cycle of these seeds, gardeners should follow recognised organic growing methods, avoiding the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides.

Additional information

• Harvesting period: July to October
• Pack contents (approx.): 15 seeds