Cucumber Mix 1

1 of each variety

Telegraph
A classic favourite that generations of gardeners will recognise! This British-bred, open-pollinated variety produces medium-long, dark green cucumbers with a delicious, bitter-free flavour. Can be grown indoors or outdoors, though they will need cross-pollination. Reliable, tasty, and timeless.

F1 Burpless Tasty Green
A long-standing star, Burpless Tasty Green is as dependable today as ever. Produces long (around 25 cm), dark-skinned cucumbers that are completely bitter-free. All-female variety, so no cross-pollination needed. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor growing.

F1 Pepinex
Bred for the English weather, Pepinex thrives in cooler conditions but can grow large in a hot summer. It produces long, thin-skinned, dark green cucumbers with subtle ribs and fantastic flavour—completely bitter-free. All-female, so no cross-pollination required. Best grown in a greenhouse, though outdoor planting after May/June works too.

Growing Instructions

• Spacing & Position: Plant 45 cm apart in well-prepared soil or a grow bag in a sunny, sheltered spot above 16 °C. Avoid drafts.

• Watering: Keep well-watered until established and during dry periods.

• Training: Guide plants clockwise up a 6 ft string or stake. Remove side shoots and flowers up to 30 cm. After that, only remove side shoots and let the main plant climb up to 6 ft, then let it grow down naturally.

• Maintenance: Pick off any yellow or dead leaves along the way.

• Feeding: Only start feeding once the first two cucumbers appear—never before!