RHS Emilie F1 cucumber seeds are an exceptional hybrid variety that produces almost entirely female flowers. An excellent home garden cucumber, these RHS seeds are reliable and abundant croppers. The vines are quite vigorous and have good disease resistance. These particular cucumber seeds are parthenocarpic, which means they develop fruit without the need for fertilisation, resulting in sterile fruit with minimal seeds. The delicious mid-sized, smooth-skinned cucumbers have a pleasantly uniform dark green colour and make a tasty addition to salads and sandwiches. Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance. Find more excellent veggies to grow at home in Mr Fothergill’s vegetable seeds collection. Don’t forget to check out our essential gardening tools to help your garden thrive.

How to Sow Seeds

Growing notes: Sow Emilie F1 cucumber seeds 12mm (1/2 in) deep. Cover with a fine layer of compost and firm gently. Keep soil moist and warm. Seedlings will appear in 6-10 days.

Thin to the strongest seedlings, allowing 40-50cm (16-20 in) between plants. Train up wires to ensure fruits grow straight, and remove growing point at roof level. Occasionally, male flowers (those without a swelling behind the flower) may form, especially if plants become stressed. These should be removed as pollinated female flowers may produce bitter fruits.

Growing Needs

Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes