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Cucumber, Cleopatra
Cucumis sativus
Throughout Egyptian markets, you can find these delectable, crunchy cucumbers which are just as alluring as their namesake—Cleopatra. Their taste is so captivating that we immediately started selecting them for our climate... et voila, now they are available. They are irresistible as a healthy snack and unbeatable cut into Greek salads. Length averages 12–15 cm.
Growing instructions
Sow beginning in mid-April with 2 seeds each in an 8-cell starter tray for transplants or from mid-May direct seeded in the field. Plant with a spacing of 50 ✕ 50 cm in nutrient-rich soil. Compost and mulch cover are recommended. Intercrop with any salad greens, kohlrabi, radish or, even, sweet corn in between the young cucumbers for maximizing garden space.
Growing calendar
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Height
150
cm
Planting distance
50
x
50
cm
Sowing depth
1
cm
Germination duration
10
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Fertile
Suited for balcony gardening