Cucumber DSK 538 is an early-maturing parthenocarpic hybrid intended for salad use. The plant is indeterminate, medium-branched with predominantly female flowering, forming 3-4 female flowers at each node. The leaf blade is medium-sized and green. The cucumber has a cylindrical shape, dark green, without stripes or with very short, medium-ridged dark brown spines, fruit weight reaches about 110 grams. The taste of the fruits is excellent, making this variety attractive to consumers.
DSK 538 is characterized by high market yield, reaching 16.4 kg per square meter in a plastic greenhouse during the summer-autumn cycle in zone VI under light conditions. The plant exhibits good resilience and a strong main stem, contributing to stable and abundant fruiting. Cucumbers are recommended for harvest when 8-11 cm long, when they are most succulent and crisp. The flesh of cucumbers contains structured water, potassium, and fiber, positively affecting skin, hair, and overall health, making this variety popular in fitness nutrition.
For optimal cultivation of cucumber DSK 538, it is recommended to use special shading nets with about 55% shading, which reduce sunlight intensity and create favorable conditions for plant growth and development, especially under high temperatures. These measures help maintain fruit quality and increase yield in greenhouse conditions.
