Cucumber variety Romance is a parthenocarpic hybrid intended for winter-spring rotation in the third light zone. The plant is indeterminate, medium-height, weakly branched, and highly leafy, with female flowering type and cluster formation of ovaries. Leaves are large, green, smooth, with a regular serrated edge. Cucumbers have cylindrical shape, 10-12 cm long and 3.5-4.0 cm in diameter, bright green color, covered with frequent white bumps and hairs. Fruit weight is 80-87 g, and flavor quality is rated as high. Yield of the variety reaches 14.8 kg/m², with maximum up to 17.8 kg/m², and commercial product output is 96%. Variety Romance exhibits comprehensive resistance to major cucumber diseases such as olive spot, ascochitosis, fusarium, and powdery mildew. Strong root system and active lateral shoot growth ensure prolonged and uniform fruiting. After the main harvest wave, mass fruiting begins on short lateral shoots on the main stem. For successful pollination, hybrid 'Bee' is recommended as a pollinator. Cucumbers of this variety are suitable for fresh consumption as well as for pickling and preservation. Variety Romance is an excellent choice for greenhouse cultivation due to its cold resistance and high commercial yield. It features short fruiting and bumpy cucumbers, giving them an attractive appearance and ease of use. High flavor quality and versatility make this variety popular among gardeners aiming to obtain a stable and high-quality cucumber harvest under controlled climate conditions.
