- Sow under cover (protected / heated) from Mid spring, 3-4 seeds 1/2in deep in a 3in pot in good compost. (These will not germinate in cold / damp conditions, use a heated propagator or somewhere very warm (20-25C))
- Transplant no later than 3 weeks after seeding as they have a tap root that can be easily damaged. . Best under glass but will grow outdoors in s sheltered sunny spot.
- Will tolerate drought better than cucumbers. Avoid over-watering.
- Provide support and space as these will rampantly trail over a large area
- Keep them picked and they’ll keep producing.
- Harvest Jul-Sep