The Lebanese Cucumber "Green Finger" from the Jardins de l'Écoumène (Cucumis sativus) is an old variety highly prized for its small fruits and exceptional flavor. Suitable for small gardens, this cucumber offers generous production and tasty fruits, perfect for multiple culinary uses.
Spread: 1-2 meters
Plant height: 30-50 cm (on trellis or creeping)
Quantity per pack: Approximately 20 seeds
Companion plants: Corn, beans, peas
Enemy plants: Potatoes, fennel
Green Finger fruits are green in colour with a thin, smooth skin, and measure approximately 18 to 22 cm in length. Their tender, sweet flesh is ideal for salads, marinades, and fresh snacks, offering a crisp texture and delicate taste. This variety stores well without the need for packaging and is resistant to angular leaf spot, ensuring easier cultivation and quality harvests.
'Green Finger' prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location. Sowing can be done after the last frost, and the fruits are ready to harvest about 60 days after sowing, ensuring rapid and continuous production throughout the summer season.
The Lebanese Cucumber 'Green Finger' is an excellent option for home gardeners looking to grow a productive, tasty and easy-to-maintain variety that adds freshness and sweetness to dishes while adapting to tight growing spaces.
