Defender F1

created by Nils C. at 08.03.2021

Seed packet

Features

Growth habit

non rank

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

F1 hybrid. Vigorous, high yielding with long harvest time. Dark green fruits with uniform shape. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus. Not climbing. Several plants are needed for good pollination. Germination after 7-14 days at 18-22°C.

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Harden off before planting. Likes warm, wind-protected locations. Sensitive to frost. Several plants can pollinate each other. Harvest regularly so new fruit will form continuously. Fertilize and water regularly. Follow crop rotation. Home-grown seeds are strongly discouraged for zucchini because the toxic bitter substance cucurbitacin can form. Mixed cultivation with borage promotes pollination. Pumpkins and zucchinis of the same species can interbreed, zucchini can become bitter and inedible or poisonous (due to so-called curcurbitacins).