Organic 'Green Finger' Cucumber
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Organic 'Green Finger' Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) – offered by Gaia, a tasty and productive variety
The 'Green Finger' cucumber is a high-yielding heirloom variety , prized for its thin, straight, smooth , deep green fruits. Their crisp, juicy flesh makes them an excellent choice for fresh consumption , in salads or sandwiches. Without bitterness , it is distinguished by its sweet and refreshing flavor .
This variety is very productive and offers continuous harvests all summer , especially when grown on a trellis.
Did you know?
The Green Finger is often compared to Lebanese or Persian cucumbers, as it has a thin skin that does not require peeling . It is also disease resistant , making it easy to grow.
Spread : Climbing or creeping plant
Plant height : 1.5 to 2 m (with stake)
Quantity per pack : ± 30 seeds
Companion plants : Radish, bean, dill, marigold, nasturtium, sunflower, onion, pea, tansy, corn, beetroot, oregano
Enemy plants : Potato, melon, aromatic herbs including sage
Cultivation method
Seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours to speed up germination.
Sowing can be done directly in open ground after the last frosts , or indoors 3 to 4 weeks before planting for an earlier harvest.
Green Finger appreciates well-drained soil, rich in organic matter and full sun exposure . Training the plant on a trellis makes harvesting easier and improves the quality of the fruit by preventing it from touching the ground.
Harvesting and conservation
Harvest cucumbers when they reach 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) long , before they get too big, to ensure the best texture and flavor .
Fresh cucumbers will keep for up to 10 days in the refrigerator , at 10-12°C with 95% humidity .
Why grow the 'Green Finger' cucumber?
? Crisp flesh, thin skin and no bitterness
? Highly productive variety with continuous harvests
? Ideal for fresh consumption, in salads or sandwiches
? Easily grown on trellises to save space
