Aikon F1 salad cucumber is an early American-type salad cucumber hybrid, for cultivation in the field and greenhouses. It produces dark green, cylindrical fruits measuring 25–28 cm in length, with sparse white spines.. The plants have strong growth and long shoots.
The most important features:
- early variety, F1 hybrid
- dark green fruits, 25–28 cm
- American style salad
- strong growth and long shoots, requires support
- for fresh eating
Cultivation:
- direct sowing into the ground in mid-May, to a depth of 2 cm
- pitch 65 cm × 8–15 cm
- collection from mid-July to September
Position and care:
Warm and sunny location, fertile soil. Lead the long shoots along a net or supports.
Tips:
- Leading along the net gives simple and clean fruits.
- Water regularly, at the root.
- Harvest the fruits when they reach their full length, but before they start to turn yellow.
- Frequent harvesting promotes the formation of subsequent fruits.
Most frequent questions:
How long are the fruits? 25–28 cm.
Does it need supports? Yes, it has long shoots.
Can it be pickled? This is a salad cucumber, intended mainly for fresh consumption.
When to sow? Directly into the ground in mid-May.
What position to choose? Warm and sunny location, fertile soil.
What to pay attention to in cultivation? Leading along the net gives simple and clean fruits.
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