Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex'

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£12.95
Edible
Vegetable

Pepinex Cucumbers are a fantastic addition to any garden, delivering long, crisp cucumbers perfect for fresh eating, salads, and sandwiches. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these cucumbers are easy to grow and thrive in a variety of conditions.

Key Features

  • High Yield: Produces abundant, crispy cucumbers ensuring plenty of fresh produce.
  • Extended Harvest: Enjoy cucumbers from summer through autumn.
  • Versatile Growing Options: Suitable for garden beds and containers, adaptable to all gardening levels.

Growing Instructions

  • Sowing: Plant seeds 1cm deep between February and April.
  • Spacing: Ensure plants are 60cm apart for optimal growth.
  • Germination: Seeds sprout in 10-12 days at 20°C.

Care Tips

  • Sunlight: Thrives in sunny spots with full sun exposure.
  • Soil: Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
  • Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, avoiding waterlogging.
  • Harvesting: Pick cucumbers before they reach full size for the best flavor and texture.

Pepinex Cucumbers arrive pre-grown in 9cm pots, ready to be planted directly into your garden. Enhance your vegetable garden with this reliable and productive cucumber variety.

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Details

Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex' is a high-yielding and productive plant, known for its long, crisp cucumbers that are perfect for fresh eating and salads. Ideal for sunny spots, these plants thrive in both gardens and containers.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Produces plenty of long, crisp cucumbers
  • Long harvest period from summer to autumn

What's Included

Pots: Get large, ready-to-plant cucumber plants in 9cm pots. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your greenhouse or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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What You Need To Know About “Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex'”

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How To Plant
Plant Care

Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex' is perfect for fresh eating and salads, thriving in the sun and producing many long, crisp cucumbers from summer to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds and containers
  • Produces plenty of long, crisp cucumbers
  • Long harvest period from summer to autumn

Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex' is perfect for fresh eating and salads, thriving in the sun and producing many long, crisp cucumbers from summer to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds and containers
  • Produces plenty of long, crisp cucumbers
  • Long harvest period from summer to autumn
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex'?

They thrive in full sun, well-drained soil and require consistent moisture. They can be grown in greenhouses, polytunnels, or outdoors with cloches.

How do I prevent common pests and diseases in Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex' plants?

Use organic insecticides for pests, ensure good air circulation, and remove male flowers that appear under stress to prevent diseases. They have good resistance to powdery mildew​.

When and how should I harvest Cucumber 'F1 Pepinex' cucumbers?

Harvest 10-12 weeks after sowing when cucumbers are 12-14 inches long and dark green. Regularly pick fruits to encourage further production.

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