Cucumber Jogger F1 - Cucumis sativus

The Jogger F1 cucumber is a long, hardy, productive and late variety, ideal for outdoor cultivation. It offers dark green fruits, 25 cm (10in) long, with a bitter-free, crunchy and juicy flesh. Sowing from April to June, for a harvest from July to October.

Cucumbers appreciate light, loose, moist and humus-rich soils. They like sunny exposures and temperatures between 18 and 22°C. They are quite water-hungry vegetables that need regular watering. Cucumber is, along with tomato, one of the star vegetables of summer: refreshing, low in calories, it can be enjoyed in a mixed salad or on its own, with for example, a yogurt, lemon and dill sauce.
There are two main types of cucumbers: "forcing" varieties that are intended for greenhouse cultivation and those that are suitable for outdoor cultivation. They can be smooth or spiky, 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 are generally more heat-demanding.

Harvest: cucumbers should be harvested when they have reached their final size, before their color turns yellow. Be careful: overripe fruits become bitter. Remember to harvest regularly to encourage the formation of new fruits.

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 vinegar.

Gardener's tip: like all cucurbits, cucumbers can be susceptible to powdery mildew: a white coating appears on the foliage. It is necessary to remove heavily affected leaves and spray with wettable sulfur every 2 weeks. As a preventive measure, avoid watering the foliage and ensure good ventilation in your greenhouse if cultivation takes place under cover. A spray of horsetail decoction can also be applied to strengthen foliage resistance. A spray of nettle manure effectively fights against aphid attacks.
Plant your lettuces and beans alongside, your cucumbers appreciate their companionship.

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