Greenhouse/All Female
A vigorous plant habit, producing many long, dark green skinned, slightly ribbed, bitter free fruits 28-35cm (11-14in) long, throughout the season. Its vigorous habit makes it ideal for growing in an unhea
Sow singly from late winter onwards 1cm (½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of moist compost. Germination usually takes 7-10 days at 24-27C (75-80F).
Transplant at the 2-3 leaf stage into 13cm (5in) pots and then into growbags, border or 23-25cm (9-10in) pots, spacing them 46cm (18in) apart or 2-3 per growbag. Provide a minimum temperature of 15C (60F). Train up the main shoot to top of wire and the
Regular picking will encourage fruiting. Under stress conditions, male flowers may be produced and these should be removed.
Flowering Period: Cropping: Plant Type: Vegetable
4 seeds
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