Lotos cucumber is a high-yielding and ultra-early hybrid, named for its distinctive lush, vigorous stems that resemble flower buds. The plant is strong and branched, reaching up to 5 meters in length and exhibiting rapid, vigorous growth. This hybrid is intended for mass early harvest of salad cucumbers, maturing very early — as early as 35-40 days after sowing. Thanks to the abundance of male flowers with a unique six-petal shape, excellent pollination of ovaries is ensured, promoting high yields and prolonged fruiting lasting about three months.
The fruits of the Lotos cucumber are dark green, cylindrical, straight, medium-ribbed, and black-spined. They are distinguished by exceptional taste — sweet, completely free of bitterness, crisp, with thin skin and pleasant aroma. The cucumbers grow to a length of 9 to 15 cm and develop quickly, requiring regular harvesting to maintain the plant's growth energy and prevent over-ripening of the fruits. With proper care, the cucumbers maintain an optimal diameter and do not acquire yellow-brown coloring, which is typical for black-spined varieties.
The Lotos hybrid is easy to grow, well-tolerates cold and summer heat, but requires a tall, sturdy support structure for optimal growth and formation of straight fruits. The plant sets fruit on every node under the leaf, ensuring a stable and abundant yield. After the first harvest, yield increases, making this variety especially attractive to gardeners and farmers seeking early, high-quality cucumber harvests.
