Cucumber 'Poinsett' Heirloom Seeds
Cucumber 'Poinsett' Heirloom Seeds
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Pickup available at BB Warehouse, VIC
Opening Hours - Mon-Thu, 10am-3pm
Poinsett is a very disease resistant variety that produces a large amount of smooth, dark green skined fruit that typically grow to 20cm in length. The perfect 'slicing' cucumber, enjoyed best with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and the early summer sun. Picking encourages more production, so pick liberally.
When to Plant
Zone 1: October - December
Zone 2: September - January
Zone 3: August - March
Zone 4: February - September
For zone map CLICK HERE
Position: Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Plant at the base of your eggplant or corn. Alternatively, consider growing the plant on a trellis to save space.
Soil: Prepare a well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mix in compost and well-rotted animal manure a fortnight prior to planting.
Soil pH Level: 6.5 - 7.0
How to Plant: Sow the seeds directly into the directly into the patch once the soil temperature reaches approximately 18-20 degrees. Water daily for the first month and then cut back to 3 times a week, weather dependent.
Spacing: 30 – 40 cm
Depth 0.5cm - 1cm
What to plant in: Pot / Ground
Companion Plants Corn, Eggplant
Approximate no. of seeds 25 - 30
Note: Imported seed. Treated with Thiram.
**Please note seeds are not available for shipping to WA**
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