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Cucumber Szatmar F1 - Cucumis sativus

Cucumis sativus Szatmar F1
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A vigorous variety of cucumber, semi-early, particularly productive, which offers short cylindrical fruits with a smooth dark green skin. It is a parthenocarpic cucumber, meaning that the fruits form without requiring pollination. Planting is done from April to June, after frost, for a harvest from June to October.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time May to June
Recommended planting time April to July
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Description

The Szatmar F1 Cucumber is a variety with good vigour, semi-early maturity, and particularly high productivity. It produces an abundance of short and cylindrical fruits with smooth dark green skin. It is a parthenocarpic cucumber, meaning the fruits develop without pollination and do not contain seeds. Harvesting begins in June and continues throughout the summer.

Cucumbers and gherkins belong to the same species, and the larger family of Cucurbitaceae, but gherkins are harvested prematurely to be pickled in vinegar, accompanied by small onions, peppercorns, and tarragon.

This vegetable can therefore be stored for a long time and is traditionally enjoyed as a condiment in salads or as an accompaniment to cold meat dishes.

Gherkins prefer light, loose, moist, and humus-rich soils. They thrive in sunny positions and temperatures between 18 and 22°C. They are quite water-demanding vegetables that need regular watering.

Harvesting: Gherkins should be harvested 3 to 4 months after sowing and before the fruits reach their final size. Harvesting should be done very regularly, ideally every two days during the peak production period, as the fruits grow rapidly and won't wait for you to turn into cucumbers that vary in taste depending on the variety! Additionally, regular harvesting encourages the formation of new fruits.

Storage: Freshly harvested gherkins can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days before pickling them in vinegar.


Gardener's Tip: Like all cucurbits, gherkins can be susceptible to powdery mildew: a white coating appears on the foliage. It is important to remove severely affected leaves and spray with wettable sulfur every 2 weeks. In case of a minor attack, you can also treat the plants with diluted skimmed milk, 10 to 20% in rainwater. As a preventive measure, avoid watering the foliage and ensure good ventilation in your greenhouse if the cultivation takes place under cover. A decoction of horsetail can also be applied to strengthen the foliage's resistance.

Harvest

Harvest time July to October
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Nutritional value, Very productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green
Product reference159031

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Planting and care

Planting:

Planting in open ground should be done from mid-May to June, when the soil is sufficiently warmed up and the risk of frost is eliminated. Space the plants 1m (3ft) apart in all directions if the cultivation is done on flat ground, or 1m (0 or 3ft) between rows and 50 cm (20in) within the row if the cultivation is trellised. Dig a hole, place the plant with the collar at ground level, and cover with fine soil. Firmly press down and water generously.

Cultivating Cucumbers:

Cucumbers are quite demanding vegetables that require well-fertilized soil. It is preferable, preferably in autumn, to add mature compost (about 3 kg per m2) by raking it to a depth of 5 cm (2in), after having, as with any vegetable cultivation, thoroughly loosened the soil. They prefer neutral soils (pH 7) but will also thrive in slightly acidic or alkaline soils (pH between 5.5 and 7.5).

Cucumbers can be grown on flat ground, but to save space, do not hesitate to exploit their liana aspect by trellising them: on a frame covered with wire mesh, inclined at 45%, they will provide beneficial shade for lettuces or even in a teepee to bring some whimsy to the vegetable garden.

When the plants are trellised vertically, the cultivation is done on a single stem, which will be pinched at a height of 2.5 meters (8 feet). On flat ground, pinch above the second leaf to obtain two stems, which will in turn be pinched above the 4th leaf. The final pruning involves cutting above a leaf for each formed fruit.

Cucumbers pair well with corn, but avoid planting them near tomatoes and potatoes.

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Cultivation

Best planting time May to June
Recommended planting time April to July

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light, rich
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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