GREEN CROCODILE

Cucumber variety "Green Crocodile" is a medium-maturing, bee-pollinated hybrid with a 50-57 day period from germination to fruiting. The plant features a strong main stem 3.0-3.3 meters long and mixed flowering type. This variety successfully grows in greenhouses, under temporary plastic covers, and on windowsills, making it versatile for various cultivation conditions.

The fruits are cylindrical, up to 22 cm long and 4.5 cm in diameter, weighing 170-200 grams. Their surface is rough with complex hairs and white spines. The leaves are dark green with characteristic light stripes, giving them an attractive appearance. The variety is distinguished by high taste qualities, increased shade tolerance, and high early and overall yield, making it profitable for cultivation.

For planting, seedlings should be sown in early May, followed by transplanting into the ground at the end of May to early June when the plants have two to three true leaves. Direct sowing into the greenhouse is also possible during this period. The optimal planting scheme is 40x40 cm. The yield of this variety reaches 6-7 kg per plant, confirming its productivity and economic attractiveness for gardeners and farmers.