Thompson & Morgan Cucumber Merlin F1 1 Seed Packet, Green

Experience the excellence of Cucumber 'Merlin,' a high-performing greenhouse type cucumber designed to elevate your gardening experience. This all-female variety stands out with its remarkable features, including a prolific yield of short, smooth-skinned fruits that boast a mild and delightful flavour, free from any bitter aftertaste. The plant's disease-resistant nature ensures a healthy and robust harvest, with fruits produced consistently at every node. Cucumber 'Merlin' brings convenience to your gardening journey, allowing for versatile cultivation in both greenhouse and polytunnel settings. Its compact nature makes it suitable for smaller spaces, while its continuous fruiting pattern ensures a plentiful supply for your culinary endeavours. Elevate your gardening experience with Cucumber 'Merlin,' a reliable and flavorful addition to your greenhouse or polytunnel.Supplied as 1x Packet of 6 Seeds.How to Grow:. Sowing: Start cucumber seeds indoors from early March to April or directly outdoors from May to June.. Transplanting: Gradually acclimate outdoor varieties to outdoor conditions before transplanting into well-drained, sunny soil.. Maintenance: Maintain a minimum temperature of 15°C and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.. Training and Support: For greenhouse types, provide support for climbing shoots and pinch outside shoots after fruit development.. Harvesting: Harvest regularly when fruits are young and tender to encourage continuous production.Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Cucumber 'Merlin' is known for its exceptional crop production, ensuring a consistent and bountiful harvest The short, smooth-skinned fruits, measuring up to 15cm, offer a mild and delicious flavour without any bitter aftertaste This reliable variety exhibits strong resistance to common diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus Fruits are produced at every node every few days, providing a continuous supply throughout the growing season Suitable for greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation, offering flexibility for different growing environments Specifications: Colour: Green Model Number: KF2519