Cucumber - Cucumis sativus
The cucumber is a member of the cucurbits family which also includes melons, pumpkins and courgettes. Grown in India for over 3,000 years it is one of the oldest cultivated plants for eating.
Cultivars and varieties:
Cucumis sativus 'Anbar' - Greenhouse.
Cucumis sativus 'Bedfordshire Prize' - A good variety for growing outdoors.
Cucumis sativus 'Burpless Tasty Green' - Outdoor cucumber with a good disease resistance.
Cucumis sativus 'Femscore' F1 hybrid
Cucumis sativus 'Marketmore'
Cucumis sativus 'Masterpiece' - Outdoor.
Cucumis sativus 'Mini Munch'
Cucumis sativus 'Telegraph'
Cucumis sativus 'Telegraph Improved'
Seeds to sow now:
Indoor or in a heated greenhouse
Ageratum
Aubergine
Bell pepper, Pepper, Sweet pepper
Cardoon
Celeriac
Celery
Columbine
Coriander
Cress
Floss flower, Ageratum
Forget-me-not
Ornamental pepper
Pepper
Outside
Antwerp hollyhock, Fig-leaved hollyhock, Hollyhock
Aubretia, Rock cress, Aubrieta, Aubrietia
Beetroot
Beetroot, Garden beet
Borecole, Kale
Bristly hollyhock
Broccoli
Brussels sprout
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Kohl rabi
Normandy sorrel
Onion
Ornamental winter kale
Radish
Spinach
Spinach, Summer spinach
Spring onion
Sweet corn
Sweet pea
Turnip
Outside under cover
French marigold
Marrow
Onion
Snapdragon
Sweet corn
