Cucumber Rocky F1 plants - Cucumis sativus

The Rocky F1 Cucumber (mini cucumber) is a miniature variety. It is a hybrid, vigorous and productive variety, producing numerous small fruits that are 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) long and smooth. With a delicate flavour, crisp and without bitterness, they are perfect for snacks as well as salads.

Its small size means it can be grown in small vegetable gardens as well as in pots on the terrace or balcony.

The Rocky F1 Cucumber plug plants can be planted from April to July, after the last frost, for a harvest from June to September.

Cucumber, along with tomatoes, is one of the star vegetables of summer. Refreshing and low in calories, it can be enjoyed in salads or on its own, with, for example, a yoghurt, lemon, and dill sauce.
There are two main types of cucumbers, varieties that are intended for greenhouse cultivation, and those that are adapted for outdoor cultivation. Cucumbers can be smooth or spiny, long or semi-long. In addition to these classic varieties, there are also more "exotic" cucumbers such as the Kenyan Cucumber or the Snake Cucumber, which generally need more heat.

Cucumbers prefer light, loose, moist, and humus-rich soils. They thrive in sunny locations with temperatures between 18 and 22°C (64.4 and 71.6°F). They are quite water-demanding vegetables that need regular watering.

Harvest: Cucumbers should be harvested when they have reached their final size and before they turn yellow. Be careful: overripe fruits can become bitter. Regular harvesting encourages the formation of new fruits. Harvesting usually takes place from June to September.

Storage: Cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. To enjoy your harvest for longer, you can also preserve them in jars through lacto-fermentation or in vinegar.

Gardener's tip: Like all cucurbits, cucumbers can be susceptible to powdery mildew: a white coating appears on the foliage. It is important to remove heavily affected leaves . As a preventive measure, avoid watering the foliage and ensure good ventilation in your greenhouse if grown under cover. A decoction of horsetail can also be applied to strengthen the foliage's resistance.