A RESTAURAUNT is challenging people to grow the biggest cucumber possible.

The Langdon Hills Harvester is calling on green-fingered residents to dig out their gardening gear and take part in a special cucumber challenge.

The competition is looking for people to get their hands dirty and see who can grow the largest cucumber in the Basildon district over the summer.

The challenge is open to all ages and managers from the venue, in the High Street, are offering free seeds to anyone taking part.

The winners will receive garden centre vouchers along with a family meal. For details on how to take part, e-mail vegetablechallenge@harvester.co.uk