Cucumber 'Tessa f1'

Cucumis sativus

How to grow Cucumber 'Tessa f1'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Tessa f1 is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Tessa f1 needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Tessa f1 from seed

Sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 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 Tessa f1 about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Tessa f1

Tessa f1 is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Tessa f1

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