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Cucumis sativus ‘Marketmore ridge cucumber’

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Features

Height0.3m
Growth HabitScrambling or scandent
Flower ColourYellow
Leaf ColourDark green
AwardsRHS Garden Merit

Description

Cucumis sativus ‘Marketmore ridge cucumber’ (Cucumber). This variety produces fruits up to 8in. In length, with a good yield of short, attractive, dark green fruits. Grown in the open garden.

Characteristics

Annual, Vegetable

Origin

Southern Asia

Interest and use

Culinary

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Needs

LightFull sun
HardinessFrost hardy (min -5°C)
SoilWell drained, Fertile, Medium, Low salinity, Humus-rich
Soil pH5.5 to 7.0
WaterMoist

Cultivation

It may need staking. Harvesting may start in Late summer. Harvesting may end in Early autumn. Fairly difficult to grow.

Propagation

Propagate from seed sown in a low mound and thinned to 1 or 2 vigorous vines. Water the roots only.

Pests, diseases or disorders

Slugs/snails, mildew or heavy pruning. Vulnerable to downy mildew.

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