Call for cucumber growers

10:21am Sunday 6th April 2008

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A St Annes pub is calling for green-fingered residents to dig out their gardening gear and take part in a cucumber challenge.

The competition, run by the Queensway is looking for people to get their hands dirty and see who can grow the largest cucumber in Lytham St Annes, during the summer.

The cucumber challenge is open to people of all ages and the Harvester pub is offering free seeds to anyone who would like to take part.

Adrian Beirne manager of the Queensway, said: "Our freshly prepared salad cart is a perennial favourite amongst our customers, especially in the summer months, so we thought that a cucumber growing competition would be a great way to allow our guests to get involved and have a bit of fun.

"The cucumber challenge is open to everyone whether they're eight or 80, allowing the whole family to get involved and help kids learn exactly where their food comes from."

The winners of the cucumber challenge will receive garden centre vouchers to allow them to carry on living the Good Life' along with a family meal to try the cucumber and all of the other ingredients of the salad cart and menu at their local Harvester.

Those wishing to take part in the cucumber challenge can email vegetablechallenge@harvester.co.uk to obtain free seeds to get them started.