Pollinated by bees. Main vine long (2-2.5 m), forms up to 4-5 lateral branches. Yield in plastic greenhouses — 15-23 kg/m², in open ground — 5-7 kg/m². Agronomic features: for plastic greenhouses and open ground. When grown in greenhouses, it is recommended to pinch the main vine above the trellis and lateral vines above the 2nd-3rd node. Ripening period: medium-early; begins fruiting on day 49-52 after emergence of seedlings. Fruit: cylindrical, slightly ribbed, smooth base, 9-12 cm long, 4-6 cm in diameter, 87-104 g in weight. Uniform fruits. Crisp flesh. Fresh fruit flavor rating 4.6-5 points on a 5-point scale. Fruits are free of bitterness, retain their quality for a long time. Resistant to anthracnose, tolerant to bacterial disease and olive spot. Use: universal purpose. In plastic greenhouses, Rodnichok F1 produces a large yield of high-quality fruits, allowing cultivation for both personal use and commercial sale. Fruits have excellent flavor, suitable for all types of preservation and home cooking. Due to uniform fruit size, no sorting is needed during canning or pickling, they look great in jars. Fruits retain their quality for a long time, facilitating storage and transportation.
