Hello all, I would like to grow some cucumbers next year outdoors in the garden.

Have been looking around for seeds and they are quite expensive. Usually only 5 come in a packet for £3.

Does anyone know why they are so expensive and if only 5 seeds are given what is the sucess of germination. Ie, am i guarnateed to get 5 healthy plants?

Is there no way to harvest cucumber seed?

Eg Cucumber 'Femspot' F1 cost £3.45 for 5 seeds.

Thanking you in advance.