The cucumber variety Valentina is a parthenocarpic hybrid intended for winter-spring cultivation, as confirmed by its inclusion in the State Register for the 3rd daylight zone. The plant is indeterminate with a female flowering type, forming one to three female flowers per node. Leaves are medium-sized, green, and smooth in texture. Cucumbers are cylindrical with a short neck, covered with small bumps of medium density and white hairs. The average fruit weight is about 100 grams, length 12-14 cm, diameter 3.5-4.5 cm. The taste qualities of the fruits are good, making this variety suitable for both salad and canning use.
The Valentina variety is characterized by high market yield, reaching 19.5-22.1 kg per square meter under winter greenhouses, matching the standard level of Alice F1. The market product output is 98-100%, indicating stable and high-quality harvests. Moreover, the variety exhibits resistance to diseases such as cladosporiosis and powdery mildew, simplifying care and reducing the risk of crop loss.
Practical experience in growing this variety confirms its popularity among gardeners, especially those who value ecologically clean produce without chemical use. Early fruiting — already by late April — allows obtaining fresh cucumbers at the beginning of the season. To achieve high yields, careful care and adherence to agronomic recommendations are required, as confirmed by successful experience of farmers growing this variety.
