{"product_id":"cucumber-la-diva-f1","title":"Cucumber La Diva F1","description":"Unwins Mini Cucumber La Diva F1 Seeds produce smooth skinned non-bitter seedless cucumbers. Sow indoors in April and May and harvest from June to October.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis all-female, climbing variety will trail or scramble up supports. Delightfully small and crunchy, chuck into salads or dunk into your favourite hummus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor ridge growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-sized fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Feb to May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Jun to Sep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLevel fill a module tray with seed compost, firming with the base of another tray. Water well. Sow seeds individually on edge, pushing 1–2 cm into the compost. Place in warmth (20–25 °C) and cover with cling film. Keep moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRemove cling film as soon as shoots appear. Keep seedlings in a light position, shaded from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant into 8 cm pots of potting compost. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 12–15 °C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreenhouse Planting\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant 60 cm apart into a greenhouse border, growbags, or 30 cm diameter pots once a minimum temperature of 12 °C can be maintained. Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and use tomato food to promote fruiting. Remove any male flowers (those without a swelling behind them) as soon as they appear. Train up a wire or cane and pinch out growing tips when plants reach the top of their support; pinch out side-shoot tips a couple of leaves past a female flower (or at 60 cm if flowerless).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutdoor Growing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSeeds can be sown directly outside, or young plants planted out, in a sunny, sheltered spot in late May\/early June. Soil should be well manured and fertilised, watering regularly. Protect new sowings with fleece or under cloches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck plants frequently and harvest fruits before they become overripe. Regular picking encourages continued fruit production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989170246017,"sku":"WEST-30310538","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/2xe1clfzjjv.jpg?v=1763473386","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/cucumber-la-diva-f1","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}