VERONICA

Cucumber Veronika F1 is an early-maturing hybrid with a maturity period of 35 to 43 days after germination. The plant is determinate or parthenocarpic, medium-height, 60 to 180 cm tall, with compact bushes and clustered fruiting. This hybrid is characterized by high yield — up to 12-14 kg per square meter — as well as resistance to major diseases such as root rot, powdery mildew, olive spot, downy mildew, and cladosporeiosis. Veronika F1 has high drought tolerance and resistance to wind damage, making it suitable for cultivation both in open fields and in greenhouses or under plastic coverings. The fruits of cucumber Veronika are cylindrical, 8-11 cm long, weighing 80-105 g. The skin is thin, light or dark green with white or light stripes; the flesh is firm, crisp, juicy, with a pleasant slightly sweet taste without bitterness. Cucumbers of this variety have good transportability and storage life, retaining their flavor and quality for a long time at storage temperatures of +4 to +8 degrees. Cultivation of Veronika F1 is recommended to start with seedlings: seeds are sown at a depth of 1-2 cm 25-30 days before transplanting into the soil, when the soil temperature reaches 15-18 degrees. The planting scheme is 60x20 cm. Plants require regular watering, soil loosening, and fertilization with complex mineral fertilizers 2-3 times per season. Cucumbers Veronika are versatile in use — they can be consumed fresh, or used for canning and pickling.