Kacper F1

Cucumber Kacper F1 is an early-maturing, high-yielding parthenocarpic hybrid intended for cultivation in greenhouse and plastic-covered structures. The period from germination to first fruiting is 40-43 days. Plants are vigorous, female-flowering, with clustered flower buds, ensuring stable and abundant fruiting. The cucumbers have a cylindrical shape, length of 9-14 cm, and weight from 80 to 120 g, with dense, crisp flesh free of bitterness. The skin is dark green with white spines and bumps, as well as a marbled pattern, giving the fruits an attractive appearance. Small seed chambers are an additional advantage of this variety.

This hybrid has excellent flavor qualities both fresh and for preservation. Cucumbers Kacper F1 are ideal for pickling and marinating, retaining their crisp texture and aroma. Yield reaches 15-17 kg per square meter, making it attractive for commercial cultivation and home gardeners. Plants require pinching and support, as they grow vigorously and need proper care for maximum productivity.

For successful cultivation, maintain soil temperature not lower than 15 °C and provide plants with potassium fertilizers at N:P:K = 2:1:3. Plant formation involves training to one main stem, removing suckers and fruit buds in the first three leaf axils, then leaving fruit buds and pinching lateral shoots. This approach promotes good air circulation and reduces disease risk. Cucumber Kacper F1 is resistant to root rot, cucumber mosaic virus, and has moderate resistance to powdery and false powdery mildew, and it tolerates high temperatures well.