Cucumber Seed Collection - 12 Varieties

✓ 12 DIFFERENT CUCUMBER VARIETIES

✓ GREAT FOR PICKLING, PRESERVING & FRESH EATING

✓ A WONDERFUL COLLECTION FOR GARDENERS WHO LOVE TO EXPERIMENT

✓ SUITABLE FOR GROWING IN THE GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE

✓ A THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR VEGETABLE GROWERS

Why choose just one cucumber when you can grow twelve?

This carefully selected cucumber seed collection brings together 12 different varieties, from classic crisp cucumbers and prolific pickling types to distinctive varieties with unusual shapes, colours, and flavours. It is a wonderful way to explore the surprisingly wide world of cucumbers and discover new favourites along the way.

The collection includes:

Śremianin H, Wisconsin SMR 58, Rufus, Polan H, Odys H, Hokus, Gwidon H, Ela, Cornichon de Paris, Andrus, Marketmore, and Mezzo Lungo Bianco.

Some varieties are particularly well suited to pickling and preserving, producing the small, crisp fruits that are perfect for jars of homemade gherkins. Others are excellent for enjoying fresh - sliced into salads, added to sandwiches, served alongside summer meals or simply eaten straight from the garden.

A cucumber for every mood

Part of the fun of growing a collection like this is seeing how much variety there can be within a single vegetable. Compare the different plants as they grow, discover which varieties are most productive in your garden, and find your personal favourite for fresh eating or preserving.

Cornichon de Paris is a classic choice for small, crunchy pickles, while Marketmore is a well-loved cucumber for fresh eating. Mezzo Lungo Bianco adds something completely different to the collection, with its distinctive pale colouring and Italian character.

The collection is equally suited to an experienced gardener looking to experiment with new varieties and to someone simply wanting a generous selection of cucumbers to grow throughout the season.

From seed to jar

There is something especially satisfying about growing cucumbers from seed. Watch the first leaves appear, train the plants as they climb, and then enjoy the excitement of finding the first tiny fruits hidden beneath the foliage.

And when the harvest arrives, the possibilities are endless: crisp summer salads, refreshing snacks, sandwiches, cold soups, and jars of pickled cucumbers to enjoy later in the year.

A gift for the vegetable garden

This collection also makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves growing their own food. Beautifully presented and packed with possibilities, it is a gift that can provide months of enjoyment - from sowing the first seeds to harvesting the last cucumbers of the season.

Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother's or Father's Day, or simply for the gardener who already seems to have everything.

Growing and care

Sow cucumber seeds indoors in spring or directly outdoors once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Cucumbers are heat-loving plants and perform best in warm, sunny, sheltered places.

Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly once the plants begin flowering and producing fruit. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely, but take care not to leave the plants in standing water.

Provide support for climbing varieties where appropriate. Regular harvesting encourages the plants to continue producing new fruits throughout the season.

For the best results, give cucumbers plenty of warmth, sunlight, water and space to grow - and harvest the fruits regularly while they are young and tender.

 March - April    May - June    2-3 cm    80x20 cm    June - September