CUCUMBER / HANDPICKED
Patio Snacker CUCUMBER Cucumis sativus Seed supplied as: Raw
GherKing
Martini
Name
Type
Fruit characteristics
Days to maturity from direct seed
Fruit size
Flower type
Disease resistance
Comments
GherKing F 1 European pickler
Dark green skin, highly spined
55-60
3-5 in./8-13 cm long
Gynoecious, parthenocarpic
HR: CMV-1, S IR: DM, PM
Early, large yields of bitter- free fruit; won’t become bitter if left on the vine. Great for high-tunnel production and gardens lacking pollinators; vigorous vines are best when trellised. Cylindrical, dark green gherkins with white spines are perfect for pickling
and fresh eating. Best in-ground.
Martini F 1
American slicer
White skin, slightly spined
55-60
5-6 in./13-15 cm long x 1.5-2 in./4-5 cm wide
Monoecious
IR: PM Features a non-yellowing, white exterior and earlier yields.
Very tender, “no peel” skin if harvested at 5 to 6 in./13 to 15 cm length, with white, bitter-free interior that is very sweet and crunchy. Staying power in the Controlled yet vigorous variety produces short, branching vines. Fruit has good flavor, crunchy texture and non-bitter peel. High-yielding with continuous harvest. Great for large containers with a small trellis; works well in pack/pot programs. heat of Summer. Best in-ground.
Patio Snacker F 1
American slicer
Medium green skin, moderately spined
50-55
6-8 in./15-20 cm long x 1.5-2 in./ 4-5 cm wide
Monoecious, parthenocarpic
Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance Disease codes: CMV-1 - Cucumber Mosaic Virus Race 1, DM - Downy Mildew, PM - Powdery Mildew, S - Scab Flower Type: Gynoecious - predominantly female flowers, Monoecious - plants contain both male and female flowers, Parthenocarpic - plant has the ability to set fruit without pollination
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