Excelsior F1 is a professional hybrid cucumber developed by Enza Zaden, designed for high-performance production. This hybrid is renowned for its superior fruit quality, excellent adaptability, and disease resistance. It is suitable for greenhouse, tunnel, and open-field cultivation.
Key Features:
- Fruit Type:
- Cylindrical, straight fruits with dark green color, smooth texture, and fine spines.
- Highly marketable, ideal for fresh consumption and processing.
- Size:
- Fruits are 10–12 cm long, meeting market standards.
- High Yield:
- Extremely productive plants with continuous fruiting cycles.
- Disease Resistance:
- Excellent tolerance to powdery mildew, downy mildew, and cucumber viruses.
- Vigor and Adaptability:
- Vigorous plants with strong branching adapt well to various climates and cultivation methods.
- Early Maturity:
- Early hybrid allowing fast harvesting and early market entry.
Farmer Benefits:
- Superior Quality: Uniform fruits with commercial appeal increase product demand.
- High Economic Yield: High productivity and premium fruit quality ensure profitability.
- Versatility: Suitable for intensive systems in greenhouses, tunnels, and open fields.
Cultivation Tips:
- Planting Density:
- 20,000–25,000 plants/ha for open fields, with higher density in greenhouses.
- Soil:
- Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0–6.8.
- Irrigation:
- Requires consistent watering for uniform growth and continuous fruiting.
- Fertilization:
- Balanced fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium support optimal development.
- Crop Protection:
- Monitor for diseases and pests, applying preventive treatments when necessary.
Excelsior F1 is the perfect solution for farmers seeking a high-performance hybrid capable of delivering exceptional quality and profitability.
