The 'Orfeus F1' cucumber is a parthenocarpic variety intended for growing in the open field and in greenhouses. Its delicious fruit is recommended for making into preserves - both in vinegar and in brine. The 'Orfeus F1' cucumbers were genetically modified to eliminate the bitterness from their taste and therefore can be eaten in salads. This productive variety produces large numbers of dark green, cylindrical, evenly sized and shaped berries that are sparsely covered with large spines. The variety presented here brings crops medium early, after about 55 days. One of the biggest advantages of the 'Orfeus F1" cucumber is its high resistance to diseases, including cucumber scab, powdery mildew and extremely high resistance to downy mildew. Thanks to these properties you will be able to reduce the amount of chemical control agents used in cultivation. This proves to be an exceptionally useful in amateur cultures.

Fresh and pickled cucumbers constitute a very popular vegetable all around the world. It consists mostly of water, hence is low-calorie. It is valued for its delicious fresh taste. It deacidifies the body, reduces the kidney-related and rheumatism swellings, prevents from constipation. Cucumbers contain vitamins, minerals and folic acid. They are commonly used in cosmetics, as they soothe, nourish and cleanse the skin.

Cucumber plants are heat-loving (thermophilic) and therefore prefer sunny sites that are also sheltered from winds. They require a fertile, humus-rich soil that is rich in nutrients and warms quickly. Cucumbers require abundant watering during their growth stage. Sow cucumber seeds directly onto beds or grow seedlings first. The sow in the open can start in mid May. The seeding can take place earlier, but the beds need to be covered with agrotextile or garden fleece in that case. The sow in greenhouses and tunnels can start after mid March. The harvest begins depending on the weather when the fruit has reached the desired size. Harvest the fruit regularly every second day in order to stimulate the plants to continuously produce new fruit.

The professional seeds that we offer here represent the highest possible quality. They meet the highest requirements thanks to the restrictive checks that they regularly undergo. These seeds stand out with excellent germination rate and seedlings' resistance to pathogens that plague the given species. The professional cultivars are characterized by an excellent taste and high productivity. The professional seeds that we offer here are adjusted to the soil and weather conditions that prevail in Central Europe, but can be successfully grown in other regions too. The carefully selected seeds are the key factor in every culture.

Each package contains 500 professional seeds. The growing instructions and the sow-by date can be found in the packaging information.

• Use: pickling; raw in salads
• Harvest time: 55 days after the cultivation start
• Site: sunny, sheltered; fertile, humus-rich soil rich in nutrients
• Quantity (if applicable): 500