Cucumber Shayan is an early parthenocarpic hybrid of Dutch selection, intended for cultivation both in greenhouses and in open ground. The plant is characterized by good growth vigor, uniform development, and leafiness, which contributes to high productivity. The vegetative period ranges from 38 to 45 days after transplanting, and fruiting begins approximately on the 42nd day after germination. The plant is indeterminate, medium-branched, with a female flowering type, where three or more female flowers form at each node, ensuring active fruit set — up to four fruits per node.
The fruits of cucumber Shayan have a cornichon type, reaching a length of 9-11 cm and possessing a large-ridged dark green skin. The cucumbers are cylindrical, slightly ribbed, smooth, and of medium weight, about 150 grams. The flesh is juicy, crisp, uniform, with small seeds, no voids or bitterness, making the taste excellent and appealing to consumers. The yield is highly marketable, retaining its flavor and appearance after harvest and transportation, which is especially important for fresh market sales.
Cucumber Shayan exhibits resistance to major diseases, including powdery mildew, mosaic virus, and cladosporiosis, and it is tolerant to false powdery mildew. The plant tolerates adverse conditions such as insufficient sunlight and reduced daily temperatures, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. The high yield of this variety, reaching 12.8 kg per square meter, and its adaptability to cultivation under plastic coverings in private plots make cucumber Shayan popular among gardeners and farmers.
