Coreopsis Bouquet Magic organic

$4.49

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The organic 'Tante Alice' cucumber is a highly reputed heirloom variety, valued for its vigor, productivity, and the remarkable quality of its long, refreshing fruits. In the vegetable garden, Cucumis sativus quickly develops abundant foliage and flexible stems that can trail along the ground or climb up a support, providing a lush and lively presence throughout the summer season. Its elongated, green, and smooth fruits, with their crisp, juicy, and pleasantly sweet flesh, are reminiscent of some English cucumbers. Although their skin is tougher and sometimes slightly bitter, it protects tender flesh that proves particularly flavorful once peeled. Disease-resistant and capable of sustained production, this variety is as reassuring as it is delicious, making it ideal for amateur gardeners. It thrives in warmth, full sun, and well-drained soil, where it consistently expresses its full potential. Even with a slightly later sowing, it remains generous and continues to produce beautiful fruits until the end of the season. It is a reliable and delicious heirloom cucumber, perfect for enriching the garden with freshness, yield, and summer flavor.

Growing conditions

Watering
Moderate
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Germination (days)
10 to 15 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Height
24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm)
Sowing depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
June to September
Sowing period
May to June
Harvest
85 days after sowing
Use
Bouquet, cut flower, infusion, pollinators, ornamental garden
Companion plants
Marigold, cosmos, echinacea
Incompatible plants
None