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- Baby F1
- Number of seedlings from the package: 3-4
A delicious and smooth-skinned mini cucumber with compact growth, which makes it perfect for growing in large pots. This mini cucumber, Baby F1, does not need pollination and is resistant to mildew.
This mini cucumber produces an abundance of delicious, crispy smooth-skinned cucumbers. Its compact growth makes it perfect for growing in large pots. Cucumber is easy to grow, but it loves water and sun, which is why you need to be consistent with watering and warmth. Therefore, cultivate Baby F1 in a greenhouse or warm outdoor area with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Also, make sure to regularly water and fertilize your cucumbers.
This variety does not need pollinating and it is also resistant to mildew. Harvest the mini cucumbers often, at a size of approximately 8-10 cm. If the cucumbers grow too large, they might become bitter.\
Latin name |
Cucumis sativus
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Sowing |
Pre-cultivation and direct sown
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Germination |
February - May
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Direct seed |
May - June
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Harvest time |
June - October
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Development time |
30
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Life span |
1 year
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Can be direct sown in warm soil.
Start pre-cultivating Baby F1 mini cucumber 4-6 weeks before replanting outdoors. Sow 1 seed per pot in 2/3 fertilized soil and 1/3 sowing soil on top. Keep them moist and place them in a warm area for sprouting, at a temperature of 25°C. When the seeds have grown, place them in a bright area at room temperature. The plants can be replanted outdoors when the night temperature is at minimum 5°C.
Plant spacing |
50.00 cm
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Row spacing |
75.00 cm
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Sowing depth |
2.00 cm
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Plant placement |
Sun
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