Konsa F1 Cucumber

Konsa F1 Cucumber: Early, High-Yield Outdoor Slicer

The Konsa F1 Cucumber is a European hybrid specifically bred for early and exceptionally high yields when grown outdoors. This variety features predominantly female flowers, leading to abundant fruit production. Enjoy long, firm, slim, and high-quality dark green cucumbers throughout the growing season.

• Early and Very High-Yielding:
  • Matures early in the season, providing a quick and abundant harvest.
  • Known for its very high yield potential when grown outdoors.
• Predominantly Female Flowers:
  • Produces mostly female flowers, resulting in more consistent and higher fruit sets without relying heavily on pollination.
  • This leads to a more reliable and productive harvest.
• Long, Firm, Dark Green Fruits:
  • Produces attractive, long, and slender dark green cucumbers.
  • Firm texture and high quality make them ideal for slicing and fresh consumption.
• Excellent for Outdoor Cultivation:
  • Specifically developed for successful growth in outdoor garden conditions.
  • A reliable choice for home gardeners looking for high yields in their outdoor plots.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: F1 Hybrid, Outdoor Slicer.
  • Flowering Habit: Predominantly female.
  • Fruit Shape: Long, slim.
  • Fruit Color: Dark green.
  • Fruit Texture: Firm.
  • Yield: Very high.
  • Maturity: Early.
  • Sowing Depth: 2-3 cm.
  • Sowing Spacing: 30 cm between plants, sow 2-3 seeds per spot.
  • Row Spacing: 1 meter.
  • Thinning: Separate seedlings from mid-May to June to a final spacing of 30 cm.
  • Location: Loves a warm, sunny, sheltered location with loose, humus-rich, well-fertilized soil. Avoid temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
• Sowing Instructions:
  • Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep, with 2-3 seeds planted together at 30 cm intervals within the row.
  • Maintain a row spacing of 1 meter.
  • Press down the seeds gently, cover with soil, and keep the soil consistently moist.
  • Thin seedlings from mid-May to June, leaving the strongest plant at each 30 cm spacing.
• Growing Tips:
  • For an earlier start, cucumbers can be grown in pots indoors from April onwards. Using compost as a form of “floor heating” (providing warmth to the roots) can be beneficial.
  • Consistent harvesting of mature fruits encourages the plant to produce more cucumbers throughout the season.
• Harvesting and Culinary Use:
  • Harvest cucumbers when they reach the desired length and are firm to the touch.
  • Perfect for slicing into salads, enjoying fresh, pickling, or using in any other culinary application where a crisp and flavorful cucumber is desired.