Cucumber Delistar F1

Cucumber Delistar F1

Cucumber Delistar F1. A very productive thin skinned F1 hybrid producing fruits 16cm-18cm long, 3cm-4cm wide and 80g-100g in weight with an aromatic with sweet taste and crunchy texture.  This is a glasshouse variety and needs good warmth to get the best results.

 Cultivation Advice Cucumber Delistar F1

Type: Half-Hardy Annual

Temperature Required: 21-25°c

Time to Germinate: 7-14 Days

Days to Maturity: 60 – 75 Days

Position/ Light: Full Sun

•       Sow Feb – Apr at a minimum temperature of 21C for germination.
•       Sow seed edgewise at 1cm deep in individual pots (temperature during germination is crucial).
•       It is better to sow later if you cannot maintain the minimum temperature early in spring.
•        Plant to the growing position when 10cm tall, avoiding disturbing the roots.
•      Male flowers can appear if the plants are stressed which should be removed.
•       Tie the plants to supports as they climb.
•    The variety crops after 10-12 weeks at the correct temperature.