{"product_id":"cucumber-merlin","title":"Cucumber Merlin","description":"Unwins Cucumber Merlin Seeds produce mid-sized fruits that are perfect for indoor growing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese mild flavoured cucumbers are a perfect, healthy snack. They grow well in pots and containers and produce frequent fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-skinned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Feb to Apr\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, grow bags, 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\u003ePlants may also be grown in pots on a patio or other warm, sheltered spot from June.\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":54989170344321,"sku":"WEST-30310695","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/v2fkjfkfsia.jpg?v=1763473390","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/cucumber-merlin","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}