Girlanda F1 — an early-maturing parthenocarpic hybrid of cucumber-cornichon, which begins fruiting 42-50 days after germination. The plant is characterized by vigorous growth and medium or above-average branching, with female flowering and formation of 3 to 7 fruits per node. Leaves are dark green, medium-sized, and fruits have a short-cylindrical shape, 8 to 14 cm long, bright green or dark green in color with a white-spined, bumpy surface. Average weight of green fruits is 115 to 130 grams. The internal flesh of the fruits is dense, juicy, and crunchy, ensuring excellent taste qualities and high value for fresh consumption, pickling, and canning.
The hybrid is characterized by high yield — 12 to 16 kg per square meter — as well as resistance to major cucumber diseases, including cladosporiosis, powdery mildew, root rot, olive spot, false powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus. Due to its disease resistance and ability to withstand cold, Girlanda F1 is especially recommended for cultivation in northern regions and areas with sharp temperature fluctuations and cold fogs. The plant is light-loving but shade-tolerant, allowing cultivation in plastic greenhouses, on balconies, loggias, and even indoors.
For successful cultivation, seedlings should be sown at the end of April, followed by transplanting into the ground at the end of May — beginning of June, when the plant has 3-4 true leaves. When grown in greenhouses, plants are grown as single stems, planted according to the 30x70 cm scheme. The hybrid exhibits bunching fruit set and self-regulating branching, promoting abundant and prolonged fruiting until late autumn. All these qualities make Girlanda F1 a versatile and reliable choice for gardeners seeking a high and stable yield of tasty and aromatic cucumbers.
