Cucumber Lungo Approx.30 Seeds

Royal Seeds White Half-Long Cucumber: A Summer Garden Classic

Royal Seeds' Half Long White Cucumber is a variety much appreciated for its productivity and the quality of its fruits. The cucumbers are about 20-25 cm long, cylindrical in shape and with a shiny white skin with slight protuberances. The pulp is firm, crunchy and has a fresh and delicate flavor, ideal for being eaten fresh in salads.

Sowing and transplanting:

• Sowing: Direct sowing in the field is usually done in spring, when the soil has warmed up. The sowing depth is about 2 cm, with a distance between rows of 100-120 cm and between plants in the row of 40-50 cm.
• Transplanting: If you prefer to grow the seedlings in a seedbed, transplant into the open ground when the plants have reached a height of 10-15 cm, maintaining the distances indicated above.

Cultivation care:

• Watering: The Half Long White cucumber needs constantly moist soil, especially during the hottest and driest periods. Regular watering, preferably at the base of the plant, promotes the development of healthy and tasty fruits.
• Fertilization: Before sowing or transplanting, it is advisable to enrich the soil with mature compost. During the growing cycle, foliar fertilization can be carried out with specific products for vegetables.
• Tutor: To support the plants, especially if abundant production is expected, it is advisable to use tutors.
• Pollination: Cucumber is a generally self-fertile plant, but the presence of pollinating insects favors greater fruit production.

Adversities: The Half Long White cucumber can be attacked by aphids, red spiders and some fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and downy mildew. To prevent these problems, it is important to follow a correct crop rotation, avoid water stagnation and treat the plants with organic products if necessary.

Use in cooking: The Half Long White Cucumber is a versatile ingredient, used in numerous culinary preparations. It is excellent eaten fresh in salads, but it is also suitable for use in preparing centrifuges, fruit salads, pickles and preserves.

Why choose Royal Seeds White Half Long Cucumber?

• Long, uniform fruits: Ideal for salads and for making preserves.
• High productivity: Guarantees abundant harvests throughout the summer.
• Fresh and delicate taste: Perfect to be consumed raw.
• Certified Quality: Royal Seeds is synonymous with quality and reliability.

Conclusions The Royal Seeds Half Long White Cucumber is an easy to grow and very productive variety. By following these simple tips, you can achieve excellent results in your garden and enjoy fresh and tasty cucumbers all summer long.