Cucumber V 5016 F1 is a late-maturing parthenocarpic hybrid intended for cultivation in open ground and under temporary film coverings. The maturation period is 42-44 days, allowing for harvest in mid-season. The plant is determinate, medium-height, with moderate generative strength and predominantly female flowering, which promotes high fruit set. Leaves are medium-sized, green with moderate wrinkling. One or two female flowers form at each node, ensuring stable fruiting. The fruits of cucumber V 5016 F1 are large, ribbed, cylindrical, even, and uniform, with dark green coloration and white spines. The length of green fruits varies from 10 to 15 cm, and the weight of one fruit is approximately 60-68 grams. The flesh is light green, with excellent flavor, making this hybrid suitable for use in salads, appetizers, as well as for pickling and salting. Due to uniformity and fruit quality, this variety is suitable for mechanical harvesting using harvesters, which simplifies harvest and increases efficiency. Hybrid V 5016 F1 exhibits high resistance to major cucumber diseases, such as downy mildew, powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). The yield of this variety is approximately 20-25 kg per square meter, confirming its high productivity. This cucumber is an excellent choice for private households and farms aiming to obtain high-quality and stable yields with minimal investment in plant protection.
