{"product_id":"fothergills-cucumber-passandra-f1-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cucumber Passandra F1 Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Cucumis sativus 'Passandra F1', an elite, high-yielding hybrid selection within the Cucumber genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing with superb speed and stamina to deliver early, consistent kitchen-ready harvests under glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-Female Flowering Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Primarily produces fruit-bearing female flowers, ensuring an incredibly high yield. Because there is no pollination from male flowers, the resulting mini cucumbers remain completely seedless and entirely bitter-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrisp Mini Snack Cues:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears beautifully uniform, straight, dark green fruits that are best harvested at a convenient snack size of 15–17cm (6–7in) long. The skin is smooth and tender, requiring no peeling before eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutstanding Disease Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e Armed with built-in genetic protection against Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV). This heavy-duty defense system keeps the vine robust, green, and productive deep into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVigorous Vertical Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally develops a strong, upright climbing framework that loves to scale supports. Training it up strings, netting, or a sturdy greenhouse trellis saves valuable ground space and keeps the hanging fruits pristine and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Lunchbox Snack:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly prized for its exceptionally crisp texture and refreshing, mild flavor. It is the perfect variety for popping whole into children's lunchboxes, slicing into fresh summer salads, or serving with dips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds early indoors from March to May by sowing individual seeds on their edges 1.5cm deep in small pots of moist compost. Maintain a warm, consistent temperature during germination to protect the tender roots. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant out into greenhouse borders, large patio tubs, or growing bags once spring conditions have fully warmed. Provide a strong vertical support frame and loosely secure the main stem. Pinch out the growing tips of side shoots after two leaves to focus energy on primary fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Cucumbers are exceptionally thirsty and hungry plants. Water deeply and regularly around the base, keeping the soil or compost consistently moist but never waterlogged. Feed with a high-potash liquid tomato fertilizer every two weeks once the first fruits begin to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a sharp knife or garden snips to harvest the cucumbers cleanly when they reach their ideal mini length of 15–17cm. Frequent, consistent picking stimulates the plant to continuously push out a non-stop supply of new fruits until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561875153279,"sku":"FTG-47377","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cucumber_Passandra_F1_Seeds.webp?v=1779196240","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cucumber-passandra-f1-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}