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COLUMBIA F1

The classic Dutch type

  • Long, Dutch-type cucumber
  • Hardy, vigorous, quite compact plant
  • Consistent production of numerous thick, dark green, slightly ribbed fruits
  • Juicy flesh, no bitterness, few seeds
  • Good resistance to powdery mildew
  • Suitable for greenhouses and outdoor gardens
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Typology Long Dutch cucumber-Tunnel
Number of seeds per gram 35
Sector Young plant producers

Color green
Fruit shape Long, smooth, ribbed
Taste
Fruit size Diameter : 3-5cm Length : 25-35 cm
Fruit weight 250-450 g

Product cultivation

Disease resistance

Px ; CVYV

Sowing period

March to mid-July

Planting period

From early April (under cover) then in open ground after the last frosts until mid-August

Harvest

Late May to September

Cycle

Medium-early

Additional information

Sow in seed trays or mini soil blocks using a moist but not soggy substrate, transplant in soil blocks or pots. Germination temperature 25-26°C (4-5 days). Transplanting after cotyledon unfolding 20-22°C. Growing conditions: night 16-17°C min, day 18-22°C. Growing period: 15 to 20 days depending on the season and soil block size. Grafting is possible to improve vigor and yield

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