Hopeline F1 Cucumber

Hopeline F1 Cucumber: Crunchy, Tasty Snack Cucumber for Containers

The Hopeline F1 Cucumber is a delightful snack cucumber producing crisp and flavorful fruits approximately 8-10 cm (around 3-4 inches) long. This disease-resistant variety is also ideally suited for container growing, including innovative “traffic light” systems. Enjoy an early harvest of these versatile and nutritious cucumbers from compact plants.

• Perfect Snack-Sized Fruits:
  • Produces small, 8-10 cm (around 3-4 inches) long cucumbers, ideal for snacking, lunchboxes, and quick bites.
  • Convenient and satisfyingly crunchy texture.
• Delicious and Refreshing Taste:
  • Offers a great, appealing flavor that makes them a joy to eat fresh.
  • A healthy and tasty addition to your diet.
• Excellent Disease Resistance:
  • Demonstrates good resistance to common cucumber diseases, promoting healthy plant growth and a reliable harvest.
• Ideal for small Container Growing:
  • Its compact growth habit makes it particularly well-suited for growing in pots and vertical systems like “traffic light” planters.
  • Allows for fresh cucumber production even in limited spaces like balconies and patios.
• Early Harvest:
  • Reaches harvest maturity relatively early (approximately 80 days after sowing).
  • Provides a quick return on your gardening efforts.
• Versatile and Nutritious:
  • Produces versatile vegetables that can be enjoyed in various ways.
  • Offers a balanced mineral ratio and is rich in vitamins, making it a healthy choice.
  • Low in calories.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: F1 Hybrid, Snack Cucumber.
  • Fruit Length: 8-10 cm (approximately 3-4 inches).
  • Flavor: Tasty, good.
  • Texture: Very crunchy.
  • Suitable for: Pots, seed trays, small containers,  greenhouses, and raised beds.
  • Disease Resistance: Disease-resistant (specific diseases not listed in the provided text).
  • Sowing: In pots or seed trays, 1-2 cm deep.
  • Germination: 1-2 weeks at 16°C (optimal 24°C). Warm soil (e.g., with compost or horse manure) is recommended.
  • Culture: Plant out after about 4 weeks (4 leaves) at a spacing of 130 x 50 cm. Ideal growing temperature: 20-22°C.
  • Location: Requires warm, humus-rich, loose soil with good nutrient and water supply. Sunny to partially shaded and sheltered from wind.
  • Harvest: Approximately 80 days after sowing. Harvest the first fruits early to encourage more production.
• Growing Tip:
  • Cut off the main shoot when it reaches the top of your growing structure to encourage side shoot development and potentially bushier growth.
• Harvesting and Use:
  • Harvest Hopeline F1 Cucumber when reaches 8-10 cm in length and is firm to the touch.
  • Enjoy as a healthy and crunchy snack, add to salads, or use in other culinary preparations. Their size makes them perfect for on-the-go eating.