CUCUMBER ‘Lebanese’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical name: Cucumis sativus
The ‘Lebanese’ cucumber is a popular variety known for its small, crisp, and tender fruits. With a smooth, dark green skin and a mild, refreshing flavor, this cucumber is perfect for fresh eating, salads, and pickling. The plants are prolific and produce high yields of fruits typically 12-15 cm in length. Lebanese cucumbers are best harvested when young for the sweetest taste and finest texture.
This variety thrives in a wide range of Australian climates, performing exceptionally well in warm conditions. It is a vigorous, climbing plant that benefits from trellising to keep the fruits straight and clean. Days to harvest: 50 – 60.
Plant Information
- Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender
- Plant Height: Vines can spread up to 1.5 meters
- Sow When: Germinates best at soil temperatures of 18 – 30°C
- Temperate: Spring to early summer, after the last frost
- Subtropical: Spring to autumn, avoiding the hottest months
- Tropical: Autumn and winter, when temperatures are cooler
- Arid: Early spring or late summer, avoiding extreme heat
- Cold: Late spring to early summer, after frost danger has passed
Germination Information
- Germination: 7 – 10 days
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun, provide trellis or support for climbing vines
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or large containers
- Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 6.0 – 7.5
- Rows: Space rows 90 cm apart
- Spacing: Plant seeds or seedlings 30 – 50 cm apart
- Details: Keep well-watered and mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer will encourage vigorous growth and high yields. Harvest cucumbers regularly to promote continuous fruiting and the best flavor.
Harvest: 50 – 60 days after sowing
