Formule F1

Season Overview

Description

Early, all-female, resistant cucumber. 'Formule F1' produces beautiful, dark green, completely bitter-free cucumbers with a length of approx. 16 to 24 cm. Suitable for growing under foil and glass. Outdoors, this variety only thrives in sheltered and sunny spots. Resistant to powdery mildew, mosaic virus and cucumber scabies

Growing tips

As cucumbers are quite sensitive to the cold, you should only plant them out after the Ice Saints. They also need a lot of warmth during growth and a constant supply of water is also necessary. Stress conditions such as temperature fluctuations, lack of water or frequent touching lead to the formation of bitter substances. A cultivation break of 3-4 years should be observed. Cucumbers must be able to hold on, as they form long tendrils (2-4 m). Regular harvesting increases the yield as more new flowers are formed.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

80 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm