Cucumber 'Cubana F1'

Cucumis sativus

How to grow Cucumber 'Cubana F1'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Cubana F1 is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Cubana F1 requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Cubana F1 from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cubana F1 about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Cubana F1

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cubana F1 is a tender plant.

Harvesting Cubana F1

Expect harvests to start to occur in late spring.