Cucumber 'English Telegraph' (Cucumis sativus) – offered by the seed company WH Perron
The cucumber 'English Telegraph' is a European variety renowned for its digestibility and delicate taste, without bitterness. This open-pollinated cucumber produces long, elegant fruits, perfect for salads and fresh consumption.
Maturity: 65 days
Fruit size: 38-45 x 4.5 cm
Flowering type: Monoecious
Type: English
Quantity per pack: Approximately 20 seeds
Formulation: Untreated
Companion plants: Dill, broccoli, chamomile, celery, kohlrabi, chives, cumin, fennel
Enemy plants: Swiss chard, mint, sage, rosemary, rue, savory, tomato, zucchini
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors about 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, or directly in the garden when the soil is well warmed. Plant seeds 2 to 3 cm deep, spacing plants 1 to 2 m apart to allow them to develop well.
Grow plants on a trellis to maximize space and promote long, straight fruit. Prepare rich, light, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0). Maintain consistent moisture, especially during periods of active growth, to ensure a sweet flavor and crisp texture.
Harvest the fruits when they reach their optimum size of 38 to 45 cm, to fully enjoy their quality and freshness. Perfect for summer salads, this cucumber will add a touch of elegance and flavor to your dishes.
Add the 'English Telegraph' cucumber to your vegetable garden for a tasty and abundant harvest, ideal for lovers of digestible and non-bitter cucumbers.
