Cucumber 'Samarkand'

According to Semena.org "A predominantly female Beit-Alpha type mini cucumber hybrid. Maturity is relatively early. The plant is vigorous...Read More and robust. The excellent range of disease resistances makes this variety suitable for a wide range of growing conditions. The fruits are very uniform, cylindrical and smooth and have a medium green color and an average length of 15-18 cm. Shows good tolerance to heat. The relatively thin fruit skin typical of this segment allows a higher percentage of marketable fruits to be produced when growing this variety on stakes. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus (serogroup 1), powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca fuliginea, IR), watermelon mosaic virus, zucchini yellow mosaic virus and papaya ringspot virus. Although also very suitable for stake production, Samarkand F1 is mainly used for open-field cultivation. An excellent choice for fresh market, but is also used for processing."