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The Lebanese Green Finger cucumber produces a 15 cm fruit with a thin skin. Delicate flavor and texture. Very productive. Insect netting is recommended to combat the striped cucumber beetle. Pre-germination in a damp cloth is recommended before sowing. A temperature of 25 °C gives the best results. As soon as the sprout appears, it can be sown in position in the garden in warmed soil.
Growing tips for the Lebanese Green Finger cucumber
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Lebanese or Middle Eastern cucumber
"Cucumber cultivars from the Middle East that are now listed in catalogs are called Lebanese. Similar to English cucumbers, they develop a thin, smooth skin, a delicate flavor, and few seeds if harvested young. They produce mainly female flowers. These cultivars produce shorter fruits that are harvested at 15 cm. Well adapted to the northern climate, these cucumbers definitely deserve a place in the garden."
Yves Gagnon
Growing conditions for cucumbers
Cucumber is a heat-loving species. Because it grows quickly, it can be propagated by direct seeding in most regions. It is sown when the soil has reached a temperature of 15°C. Sensitive to wind, it is beneficial to protect it from it. Cucumbers require a sunny location. They thrive best in light, deep, humus-rich soil. However, they do well in lumpy clay soil. They require young compost. Amend the soil with 1 to 1.5 t of young compost per 100 m². Calcium is important for texture, while phosphorus is important for fruit set. The use of mineral phosphate and wood ash provides cucumbers with these two elements. Monthly fertigation with plant manure increases plant productivity. It is important to irrigate during dry periods. Localized irrigation with a drip system is well suited to the species. In small gardens, you can water manually with lukewarm water. The recommended pH for growing cucumbers is between 6 and 7.
Cucumber Crop Rotation
Cucumbers are grown at the head of the rotation, ideally after a green manure crop.
Companion planting of cucumbers
Cucumbers should always be grown in a sheltered spot. Corn or sunflowers can serve as an annual windbreak. Since cucumbers are only sown when the soil is warm, early in the season, lettuce, other leafy vegetables, or radishes can be grown in the bed designated for them. These early crops should be planted at the edge of the bed so that the two crops can overlap for a while. Cucumbers also grow well alongside tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and artichokes. Potatoes should not be planted with them. Marjoram, basil, and dill are good companions for cucumbers.
— These valuable tips were written by Yves Gagnon, in the book The ecological cultivation of vegetable plants , Colloidal Editions.
Our advice, your success!
Insect netting before pollination
Insect netting is recommended for all cucurbits to combat the striped cucumber beetle. Be careful, it will be necessary to remove the netting when the flowers form or opt for hand pollination.
Seed pre-germination; simple and effective
For optimal germination, we suggest pre-germinating in a warm, moist cloth before sowing. A temperature of 25°C gives the best results. As soon as the sprout appears, you can sow in a warmed-up position in the garden.
Indoor sowing; fragile roots
Cucurbits have very fragile roots. If you start your cucurbit seedlings indoors, be sure not to damage the roots when transplanting them into the ground. Using a biodegradable pot is recommended.
