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Cucumbers bring freshness to summer salads, producing heavy yields under the right conditions.

Growing Cucumbers
Photo by Kelly Neil on Unsplash

When to Sow

  • Sow Mar–Apr indoors.
  • Transplant May–Jun into tunnel.

How to Grow

  • Space 60cm apart.
  • Train up strings or canes.
  • Water and feed regularly.

Harvesting

  • Harvest Jul–Sep.
  • Pick fruits regularly to prolong cropping.

Polytunnel Growing Tips

  • Tunnels provide the warmth cucumbers need.
  • Protects against wind and cold.
  • Ensure high humidity and good watering.

Quick Tips Recap

  • Sow: Mar–Apr
  • Spacing: 60cm
  • Harvest: Jul–Sep
  • Polytunnel advantage: Reliable yields, warmth

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