Long Green Ridge

Season Overview

Description

Long Green Ridge cucumbers produce many 15-20 cm long, dark green and aromatic fruits. This variety used to be grown on raised beds or mounds, hence the name "Ridge". The variety can be supported with climbing aids or left to grow on the ground. The cucumbers are suitable for eating raw, pickling or cooking.

Growing tips

As cucumbers are quite sensitive to the cold, you should only plant them out after the Ice Saints. They also need a lot of warmth during growth and a constant supply of water is also necessary. Stress conditions such as temperature fluctuations, lack of water or frequent touching lead to the formation of bitter substances. A cultivation break of 3-4 years should be observed. Cucumbers must be able to hold on, as they form long tendrils (2-4 m). Regular harvesting increases the yield as more new flowers are formed.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

50 cm

Row spacing

80 cm

Seeding depth

1.5 cm