The 'Zefir F1' field cucumber's SEED TAPE combines seeds of a unique variety with the modern innovative seeding method.
The 'Zefir F1' is an early hybrid variety intended for field cultivation. The vigorous plants display high resistance to diseases, including the downy mildew, and can therefore produce high yield. The shapely fruit don not develop a 'neck' at the epicalyx ending. They are bright green with lighter streaks, while their shiny skin is covered with small spines. The flesh of the 'Zefir F1' cucumber is considered one of the tastiest among the field cucumbers. It tastes great both raw and pickled.
Seeds that are placed on a cellulose tape should be placed on the beds 1.5 to 2 cm deep from mid May to June. Cover them with a thin layer of soil and water thoroughly. The 'Zefir F1' field cucumber requires a fertile soil that is rich in nutrients. The site should be well lit, warm and sheltered from the wind. The harvesting starts in July. Collect the seeds in batches as they gradually mature.
Seed tapes constitute an innovative seeding method that is both quick and convenient. They allow you to use the space in the garden in the most efficient way and reduce the labour required to grow delicious crops. The optimal positioning of the seeds eliminates the need for the cumbersome seedlings thinning and provides the plants with optimal development conditions. The tapes are made entirely of biodegradable, organic materials. They do not impair the quality of the vegetables or the soil in any way.
One package contains 6 metres of seed tape (with ca. 60 seeds). The basic growing instructions and the sow-by date can be found at the back of the package.
- Use: raw or pickled
- Harvest time: from July onwards
- Site: well-lit, warm, sheltered; fertile soil rich in nutrients
- Quantity (if applicable): 6 metres of seed tape (ca. 60 seeds)
GardenSeedsMarket - has been in business for more than a decade and from the very beginning we have made the quality of our products the top priority. Throughout the years we have delivered the best quality goods to tens of thousands of customers from all over the world. Their satisfaction proves that we had chosen the right way.
All seeds we sell are subject to a multi-level quality control checks and only then are carefully packed and dispatched. Our products have been awarded numerous certificates and comply with the highest standards of the European Union. Our employees are experienced gardeners who are more than happy to answer your every question.
Where do our seeds come from?
All of the seeds sold in our shop come from the best producers from across the European Union. Thanks to a long-standing cooperation with them we were able to develop the most adequate storing and dispatch conditions, guaranteeing that you always receive fresh and carefully tested batches of seeds. Exclusion of the middlemen from the whole process not only makes it possible for us to avoid sending out-of-date seeds that might have been lying too long on a warehouse shelf, but also ensures the most attractive price for top quality products.
The quality control process
All our seeds must pass a four-stage quality control process.
Stage one begins with a careful selection of the suppliers. Than we proceed with controlling their crops, foreign producers are not excluded from the quality control process. Plants are checked at every stage of their development: when they start to grow, during blooming and when they start bearing fruit (seeds). At this stage the most important thing is to ensure proper spacing of the plants. Thanks to that obtaining the desired morphological characteristics of each particular species or variety, such as colour, height and shape, can be ensured.
Stage two consists of a detailed verification tests in laboratory conditions. With the use of the highest quality equipment by the highly qualified staff, our suppliers perform more than 30 000 quality checks annually. The seeds that do not meet our requirements are subject to technological refining processes, including drying, cleaning, upgrading and testing again.
Stage three starts with sowing seeds in selected control plots. That way we obtain valuable, exact information concerning their germination that must be maintained at an appropriate level. Simultaneously, the varietal identity of each species is checked at this stage.
Stage four takes place in our warehouses and consists of eliminating seeds that have been stored for too long on our shelves and replacing them with new batches. Each package is stamped with a unique batch number and also with the sow-by-date.
All four stages combined allow us to state with confidence that the seeds we deliver comply with the highest standards and have completed all required control stages with flying colours.
Prizes and awards
The seeds we sell are widely recognized for their quality and have won many awards. Our seeds won numerous gold medals and distinctions for their high quality. The World of Flowers was also honoured for its innovative approach.
Among those awards there were: TOP INNOVATION (June 2015), GOLD MEDAL AT THE POZNAN INTERNATIONAL FAIR (2015), CONSUMER QUALITY LEADER (2014), FARMER OF THE YEAR (2014).
In addition, we have also been awarded the “IDEAL BUSINESS” certificate for two years in a row.
Germination
We are committed to selling only the highest quality seeds. Taking into consideration the efforts we make daily, please also note that plants are living organisms and their germination and growth depends on many factors, such as temperature, soil type, humidity and the frequency with that they are watered, sowing time and conditions, use of fertilizers and plant protection agents (pesticides), as well as weather and climate conditions. We provide help by sharing the accurate and up-to-date sowing and growing information, however, we cannot bear any responsibility for the plants that were not cultivated in conditions appropriate for given species.
