This prolific variety produces high yields of mini cucumbers that are perfect for snacking or adding to lunchboxes. The 12cm (5") fruits have smooth, glossy skins and seedless flesh that is refreshingly crisp and sweet. Cucumber 'Diva' is all female flowering, and shows good resistance to downy and powdery mildew so you can be sure of a good crop. A superb variety that is suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation, preferably trained against a support.

• Greenhouse/ outdoor type
• High yields of mini cucumbers
• Perfect for snacking or adding to lunchboxes
• Smooth, glossy skins and seedless flesh
• Refreshingly crisp and sweet

Height: 3m (9').

Spread: 45cm (18").

Hardiness & Longevity: Half-Hardy Annual

Ideal For: Patio, Kitchen Garden, Greenhouse

Position In: Full Sun

Sowing Months: March to May

Flowering Months: May to August

Harvest Months: June to October

High numbers of small smooth skinned fruits which are tender, crisp, sweet and seedless. Keep picking regularly at 10 -12cm ( 4-5in) size, no need to peel, just wash and enjoy. All female flowering ( parthenocarpic) so sets fruit without pollination. Plants have good powdery and downy mildew resistance, and performs both under glass and outdoors in a sunny position.

Sow seed 1cm (1/2in) deep, in 7.5cm (3.5in) pots of free-draining compost. Place in a propagator and keep at a temperature of around 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination, usually 5-7 days.

When first true leaves develop, transplant into 13cm (5in) pots. Finally, plant into 25cm (10in) pots or into growbags. Grow on at a minimum of 15C (59F). Train along wire, allowing the main shoot to reach the tip. Pinch out growing point and allow two side shoots to trail downwards. Keep plants moist at all times and shade if necessary. Keep humidity high and pick fruits regularly.

FLOWERING;-

HARVESTING;- June; July; August; September; October