Cucumber, Australian Slicer 'Icebreaker F1'

55 days from transplant An improved traditional long white slicing cucumber which is very productive. The uniform cylindrical fruits have a crisp tasty flesh and a smooth white skin.

When to sow: Early September indoors or mid November to mid-December in situ

Where to sow: In a 7.5cm pot or direct Depth to sow: 1/2 cm

Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.

Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.

Spacing: Between plants 40cm; Between rows 120cm or on trellis

Directions: Sow one seed to a 7.5cm pot on a hot bed during early September and plant out in November. Sow a later crop in situ in mid-November to mid-December. Plant 40cm apart in a 120cm wide bed or grow on a trellis.