CUCUMBER-LEBANESE

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Seeds Per Pack: 20

Cucumis sativus
CUCUMBER-LEBANESE is an excellent, sweet tasting, burpless variety, small, smooth-skinned & mild, yet with a distinct flavor & aroma. The fruits can be eaten whole or sliced but are best picked when up to 10cm long. Cucumbers do well in prepared soil with added fertilizer. These cucumbers are shorter & are a lighter green than other members of the cucumber family & when chilled they store for about 2 weeks. Produces heavy crops of sweet-flavored, cucumbers that are very mild and low in acid. Eat skin and all. Excellent in salads.

Sow 2-3 seeds in clumps, later thin to two strongest seedlings. At 5 or 6 leaves, pinch out growing tips to encourage side shoots. Keep well watered & prepare the soil with the complete fertilizer.

How to Grow Lebanese Cucumbers

Lebanese cucumbers need full sun and well-drained soil. Choose a spot in your garden that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Loosen the soil to a depth of 30 cm (12 inches) and add plenty of organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure. This will help improve soil fertility and drainage.
Sow the seeds directly into the soil once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up to at least 18°C (65°F). Plant the seeds about 2 cm (1 inch) deep and 30 cm (12 inches) apart. If you are planting more than one row, space the rows about 90 cm (36 inches) apart.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water the plants deeply once or twice a week, depending on the weather and soil conditions.
Lebanese cucumbers are heavy feeders and benefit from regular fertilisation. Apply a balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks throughout the growing season.
Consider providing a trellis or other support for the cucumber vines to climb. This will help keep the fruit off the ground and reduce the risk of disease.
Cucumber beetles and aphids are common pests that can damage Lebanese cucumber plants. Monitor your plants regularly and apply appropriate measures if necessary. Neem oil and insecticidal soap are effective organic options for controlling pests.
Harvest your Lebanese cucumbers when they are about 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) long. Pick the cucumbers regularly to encourage more fruit production.

Also known as Persian cucumbers, they are a popular variety of cucumber that is smaller and sweeter than traditional slicing cucumbers. They are popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine and are great for salads, pickling, and snacking. Lebanese cucumbers are a delicious and easy-to-grow addition to any garden. With a little bit of care and attention, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, crunchy cucumbers throughout the growing season.

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Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

Plant Height (cm)

20 - 30

Season of Interest

Spring / Summer / Autumn

Temperature Range (°C)

21 - 32

Determine / Indeterminate

Annual / Perennial / Biennial

Annual

Frost Hardy / Tender

Tender

Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade

Full Sun

Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings

Sow direct or raise seedlings indoors 3-4 weeks before transplantin

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter

6.0 - 7.0

Soil Temperature (°C)

18 - 21

Seed Preparation

Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours before planting

Sowing Depth (mm)

Plant Spacing (cm)

30 - 60

Row spacing (cm)

90 - 120

Watering

Consistent moisture, but avoid overwatering

Germination Time (Days)

7 - 10

Harvest Time (Days)

55 - 60

Good Companion Plants

Beans, Carrots, Corn, Radishes, Sunflowers

Bad Companion Plants

Aromatic Herbs (sage and thyme). Potatoes, Melons

Pests

Diseases

Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Bacterial Wilt, Anthracnose, Cucumber Mosaic Virus

More About Us

ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.

We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.

We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.

Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.