- Harvest F1 hybrid cucumber seeds produce a compact plant characterized by long, cylindrical, dark green, high-quality fruits. This variety is suitable for early planting under greenhouses as well as in open fields, and is known for its uniform fruit size and rapid entry into the production stage. The plant exhibits good growth vigor and resistance to common diseases, making it ideal for farmers seeking a consistent yield and high market quality throughout the season.
Product Features
- The F1 hybrid gives high uniformity in growth and fruiting.
- Long, cylindrical fruits of a dark green color that are commercially desirable.
- Suitable for early cultivation inside agricultural tunnels.
- Good resistance to common cucumber diseases.
- Early production with continued flowering and fruit set.
- Excellent quality fruits suitable for markets and fresh consumption.
Technical specifications
- Product: Cucumber
- Category: Gemini
- Type: F1 Hybrid
- Purity level: 99%
- Germination rate: 80%
- Net weight: 0.5 g
- Registration number: S000304300450428
- Suitable for: Open field farming
- Treatment: Metalaxyl
- Manufacturer: Hortusi srl – Italy
- Country of origin: Italy
farming method
- Planting can be done directly in the ground or in seedling trays, then transplanted.
- Suitable planting depth: 2-3 cm .
- Spacing according to the card: 100 x 70 cm between plants.
- Germination usually takes 4-8 days depending on the temperature.
- It is preferable to use well-drained soil with regular irrigation, especially during flowering and fruiting.
- Supporting plants with trellises improves ventilation and produces cleaner, higher-quality fruit.
Planting dates in Saudi Arabia
- 🌱 In temperate regions: from August to April.
- 🌱 In greenhouses and tunnels: Planting can be done early while providing a suitable temperature.
- 🌱 It is preferable to avoid periods of very high temperatures during the beginning of growth.
Harvest timing
- Harvesting usually begins 35-50 days after planting, and production continues for a good period with continued care and regular picking.
Important agricultural advice 🥒
- Harvesting cucumber fruits regularly when they are the right size helps the plant to form new flowers and increases the quantity and quality of the fruit.