Cues to CELEBRATE

You know that summer is on its way when it is time to sow your cucumbers and there are some great varieties to choose from for both indoors and out. Having revealed some award-winning cues for outdoor growing last month, in this issue we’re looking at their tender cousins, the greenhouse cues. These are the smooth-skinned beauties of the cucumber world – no spines, tough skins or bitterness here – just cool and refreshing fruit with that subtle yet distinctive fresh flavour – a true taste of summer.

SOURCING YOUR PLANTS

Seeds can be sown from February onwards, but unless you have heated under cover space it’s best to delay sowing until late April/May. Alternatively, young plant specialists and local garden centres will offer established young plants at just the right stage for potting on