Cucumber Vladimir F1 is an early hybrid with a maturation period of 40 to 48 days, allowing harvest at the beginning of the season. The plant is strong, indeterminate in growth type, with moderate branching and light-green leaves. Plants are predominantly female-flowering, with 2-3 female flowers per node, contributing to high yield. Pollination requires bee assistance, so the hybrid is better grown in open ground or under temporary plastic coverings, not in greenhouses. Vladimir F1 is resistant to several diseases, including powdery mildew, root rot, downy mildew, and cladosporeiosis, and has moderate resistance to cucumber mosaic virus and false powdery mildew.
Cucumber Vladimir fruits have a cylindrical shape, length from 9 to 14 cm, and weight from 90 to 130 g, corresponding to the cornichon type. The skin is dark green with a pattern of lighter stripes and spots, covered with small bumps and white spines. The flesh is dense, without cavities, with excellent taste, crisp and sweet. These characteristics make the cucumbers versatile: suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for pickling, marinating, and other processing methods.
Growing the hybrid Vladimir is easy and highly productive. Plants fruit well even under adverse weather conditions, ensuring a stable yield of up to 13 kg per square meter. For planting, choose a sunny spot with a spacing of 2-3 plants per 1 m². Due to its qualities and disease resistance, cucumber Vladimir F1 is an excellent choice for gardeners aiming to obtain an early and abundant harvest of tasty and marketable fruits.
