Cucumber Sakamari F1 Seeds Japanese English-Type by Franchi Seeds

A mid‑early Japanese hybrid in the smooth English style, producing dark green, straight, medium‑long fruits with very few spines and excellent fresh flavour. Vigorous, productive and disease‑tolerant, ideal for greenhouses, tunnels and other protected environments in cooler climates. Performs especially well under cover in Ireland.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow March–July indoors in small pots or modules of free‑draining compost. Place seeds on edge 2–2.5 cm deep, keep at 20–25 °C and give strong light to prevent legginess. Pot on and plant into large containers or greenhouse borders once sturdy and frost risk has passed.
☀️ Light exposure
Needs a warm, bright position such as a greenhouse, tunnel or sunny conservatory. Provide full light with slight shading during the hottest hours and ensure good ventilation for steady growth.
💧 Water needs
Keep soil or compost consistently moist; never allow plants to dry out, especially during flowering and fruiting. Water at the base to reduce mildew risk and maintain humidity by damping paths in hot weather.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates best at 20–25 °C, usually within 5–10 days. Use a heated propagator or warm windowsill for early sowings; later sowings can be made without extra heat.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Space plants 45–60 cm apart in borders or large containers (25–30 cm pots or grow bags). Train the main stem up a cane, string or trellis; pinch out the tip at the top support and manage side‑shoots for easy harvesting.
🌼 Harvesting notes
Pick fruits when medium‑sized, firm and evenly green. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous flowering and fruiting throughout the season.

Bullet Technical Data
• 🌱 Sowing depth: 2–2.5 cm, sown on edge
• 📅 Planting months (Ireland): Sow March–July; plant out May–June under cover
• ☀️ Light: Full light; slight shade in hottest sun
• 🌡️ Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25 °C
• 📏 Plant height: 1.5–2.0 m+ when trained
• 🪴 Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants
• ⏳ Days to maturity: 55–70 days from sowing
• 🧪 Seeds per packet: approx. 50