PROGRESS

Technical Profile of the 'Progress' Cucumber

The 'Progress' parthenocarpic hybrid by Agrofirma Poisk is a specialized solution for producers focused on stable yields without the need for pollinators. Being a vegetative-type plant, it develops a robust foliage system, providing a powerful photosynthetic foundation for intensive fruit set and development.

Phytopathological Protection

The primary advantage of this hybrid is its comprehensive "immunity package." The breeding work (O. A. Klimenko, S. V. Maksimov) focuses on profound resistance to key pathogens found in both open and protected ground:

• Bacterial and Fungal Threats: high resistance to anthracnose, mycosphaerella blight, powdery mildew, and brown spot.
• Viral Block: the selection is designed to block infection by mosaic viruses, which is critical for maintaining marketability and productivity during hot summer periods.
• Specific Resistance: the hybrid effectively resists downy mildew (peronosporosis) and scab (olive spot), significantly reducing the necessity for fungicide applications.

Fruit Characteristics and Agronomy

The appearance of 'Progress' fruits meets high quality standards: a deep dark-green color combined with a pronounced heavy-wart structure ensures excellent marketability. Parthenocarpy allows for cultivation in both glass greenhouses and open fields without loss of fertility. The vegetative growth habit requires precise control of nitrogen nutrition and timely pruning to maintain the optimal balance between vegetative mass and fruit load.