Kitchen Harvest Mini Cucumber - Cucumis sativus
Full sun.
Jul–Sep depending on sowing time.
Mar–May outdoors after risk of frost.
40–60cm height; 30–50cm spread.
Overview
A tender, fast-growing plant that produces crisp cucumbers over summer. Best grown in a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot outdoors, with regular watering and feeding. Harvest frequently while fruits are young and firm to keep plants cropping well. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, dips and refreshing summer drinks.
- Vegetable Type: Kitchen Harvest Mini Cucumber
- Key Characteristic: Reliable crop suited to UK gardens with good flavour and productivity.
- Hardiness: Tender annual (protect young plants from frost).
PLANTING ADVICE
Plant in moisture-retentive, fertile soil enriched with compost or manure. Best grown in the ground with plenty of space, though compact types suit large containers.
- Outdoor cultivation
Outdoor cultivation only suitable in a warm, sheltered spot. Protect from wind and cold nights.
- Greenhouse cultivation
Well suited to greenhouse cultivation. Maintain warmth, ventilation and regular feeding for best yields.
CARE & HARVEST
Keep soil moist and weed free. Feed weekly once flowers appear using a high-potash fertiliser. Remove any damaged leaves to improve airflow and check plants regularly for pests. Harvest fruits promptly to encourage further cropping.
- Watering: Water regularly and consistently, keeping compost moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting plants dry out during flowering and fruiting as this can reduce yields.
- Feeding: Feed weekly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser once flowering begins to support fruit production.
- Cutting and prunning: Remove any damaged leaves and excess growth to improve airflow.
- Harvesting: Cut fruits while still smooth and firm before seeds swell. Frequent picking improves yield.
- Pest and diseases: Monitor regularly for pests and remove affected growth promptly.
VERVE RECOMMENDS...
- Harvest little and often to keep plants productive and performing at their best.