Melva, F1 ('Midios veredelt')

Season Overview

Description

The fruits of the midi snake cucumber 'Melva' ('Midios grafted') are approx. 23 - 25 cm long and therefore slightly shorter than classic snake cucumbers. They taste particularly fruity, almost sweet, are very juicy and have no seeds. Melva® is a high yielding, bitter-free cucumber suitable for open field and greenhouse cultivation. It is resistant to powdery mildew.

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. Harvest Harvest time: July - October Planting time Planting for potted plants: April - May (after the last frosts) Height 150 cm Frost hardiness Not frost hardy Site characteristic Sunny, sheltered from wind Fruit color green

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

40 cm

Row spacing

80 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm