BALLISTIC F1
The early-maturing, high-yielding small smooth variety
- A short, smooth, early-maturing cucumber suitable for the entire growing season.
- Highly productive, yielding 1 to 2 fruits per plant per day!
- A vigorous plant with good foliage coverage over the fruits during hot weather.
- Excellent fruit quality and uniformity throughout the harvest.
- Good flavor, no bitterness.
- For greenhouses and outdoor gardens.
Product cultivation
Disease resistance
IR : Px ; xxPRSV ; ZYMV
Earliness
YesSowing period
March to Mid-JulyPlanting period
Starting in early April (in a greenhouse), then in the ground after the last frosts until mid-AugustHarvest
Mid-May through SeptemberAdditional information
Sow in a tray or mini-pot in a moist but not waterlogged growing medium; transplant into a root ball or pot. Germination temperature: 25–26°C (4–5 days). Transplant when cotyledons have unfolded at 20–22°C. Grow at a minimum of 16–17°C at night and 18–22°C during the day. Growing period: 15 to 20 days depending on the season and root ball size. Grafting is possible to increase vigor and yield.
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