Cucumber 'Merlin' F1 (Grafted)
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
Due to its ability to bear fruit without pollination, this "all female" variety of cucumber offers consistency and the potential for a higher production of cucumbers.
Cucumber ‘Socrates’ F1 offer a bitter-free flavour, and in my opinion, is one of the best tasting cucumbers out there. Virtually unbeatable
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Edible Crop
- Position
- In Grass, Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - October
- Height
- 3.0m (10ft)
- Common name
- Cucumber
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
- Cultivation
- Sow under cover from March. Sow each seed vertically (to prevent rotting) into individual 7.5cm pots. Harden off and plant them out 30cm apart after the risk of frost has passed. May also be sown direct where they are to grow from mid-May.
Care Tips
These will grow well outside or in a greenhouse. They are climbers so give some support. Water well, and dig in a good lot of compost when planting out. Once cucumbers start to form, apply a liquid feed (e.g. tomato fertiliser) once a week.
Flowering Time
June - October
