AL ABBAAS
Cucumber
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Early-maturing, thornless hybrid with high resistance to fungal diseases, suitable for both greenhouse and field production.
Description
VNIISSOK Breeding: A High-Performance Cucumber Hybrid
The 'Al Abbas' cucumber, developed by the Russian Research Institute of Vegetable Breeding and Seed Production (VNIISSOK), is a specialized parthenocarpic hybrid designed for high-efficiency vegetable farming. It serves as a reliable choice for professional growers who require both rapid maturity and robust disease resistance in various growing environments.
Resilience and Protection
Characterized by its vegetative growth habit, 'Al Abbas' is engineered to withstand challenging agricultural conditions. It exhibits strong resistance to root rot and downy mildew, while also demonstrating effective protection against powdery mildew. This natural immunity allows for reduced pesticide applications, making it a viable option for intensive greenhouse operations as well as open-field cultivation.
Market-Ready Fruit Characteristics
The most distinctive feature of this hybrid is its smooth-skinned appearance. Being thornless, the fruits are highly desirable for fresh market sales and salad preparation. The fruits typically reach a length of 10 to 15 cm, fitting standard commercial requirements. With a rapid onset of harvest (under 40 days), 'Al Abbas' enables growers to capture early-season market opportunities with high-quality, uniform produce.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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Pollination Type
Pollination Type
Based on pollination type, all existing cucumber varieties are divided into two groups: insect-pollinated and parthenocarpic (parthenocarpics). Insect-pollinated — cucumber varieties that are pollinated by insects. The plant has both male and female flowers (sterile flowers). Par... |
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Beginning of fruiting
Beginning of fruiting
The early maturity of watermelon varieties mainly depends on the duration of growth and fruit ripening phases, rather than the timing of female flower blooming. Many varieties, ripening at different times, begin to bloom almost simultaneously. Approximately 30 days after fruit se... |
up to 40 days |
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Growing
Growing
Eggplant is grown in open fields and under protective cover on small areas. |
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Fruit; spines
Fruit; spines
Important variety characteristic of cucumber. Can be finely ribbed or coarsely ribbed with white and black spines. |
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Fruit; length
Fruit; length
Length from 6 to 70 cm. |
10 - 12 cm, 13 - 15 cm |
| Catalog | Catalog → Cucumber |
| Originator | VNIISSOK |
| Country | Russia |
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