Seed tape Apte Ogórek Reja F1 cucumber 6 m with slow-release fertilizer Platnacote, mid-early variety

Apte Ogórek Reja F1 cucumber 6 m seed tape with slow-release Platnacote fertilizer is a ready-to-lay product designed for consistent outdoor and protected cultivation. The tape contains mid-early F1 hybrid cucumber seeds pre-spaced along a 6 metre biodegradable carrier and coated with a controlled-release fertilizer to support early growth and establishment. This format reduces time spent on individual sowing and helps achieve even germination, uniform plant stands and simplified bed layout.

Advantages

The seed tape ensures precise seed spacing and uniform germination without the need for hand-placing each seed. Pre-coating with Platnacote slow-release fertilizer supplies nutrients gradually during the initial growth period, reducing the need for immediate additional feeding. The mid-early Reja F1 hybrid provides predictable development suitable for shifting outdoor seasons or sheltered tunnels. The 6 m length covers a continuous row, simplifying planting and saving time for home growers and small-scale producers.

Suitable for

• Direct sowing in outdoor vegetable beds and ridges
• Protected cultivation in polytunnels and cold frames
• Small-scale market gardens and allotments
• Gardeners seeking even stands and reduced sowing labour

Key specifications

• Variety type: mid-early F1 hybrid cucumber
• Format: pre-spaced seed tape on a 6 m biodegradable carrier
• Nutrient coating: slow-release fertilizer applied to seeds for gradual nutrient supply
• Intended use: outdoor beds and protected cultivation
• Planting method: surface or shallow placement in prepared soil

How to use

Prepare a well-tilled, firm seedbed with fine tilth and adequate moisture. Lay the seed tape along the intended row and cover according to the tape manufacturer’s recommended depth, typically with a thin layer of soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact while avoiding excessive burial. Keep the bed evenly moist until germination and thin only if irregular emergence occurs. Transplanting is not required; plants will develop in place from the tape spacing.

Usage recommendations

For best results, sow when soil temperatures are suitable for cucumber germination and air temperatures are stable. Maintain regular moisture during establishment and monitor for pests and diseases common to cucumbers. Supplement with additional fertilization later in the season if required by soil tests or observed plant condition.