Cucumber 'Thai petch tsai'

Cucumis sativus

How to grow Cucumber 'Thai petch tsai'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Thai petch tsai is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Thai petch tsai needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Thai petch tsai from seed

Aim to sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Thai petch tsai about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Thai petch tsai

Thai petch tsai is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Thai petch tsai

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late spring.