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Cucumber, Antalya
Cucumis sativus
This crisp, frech cucumber comes from Turkey. It boasts healthy and robust plants, a rich yield, and great taste. It is smooth with about 20 cm long fruit. Erika Seith has bread this pickle for years and recommends it for warmer locations.
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 lettuce, turnip, kohlrabi or radish to maximize garden space.
Growing calendar
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Height
200
cm
Planting distance
50
x
50
cm
Sowing depth
1
cm
Germination duration
10
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Fertile