Aphina F1
Cucumber
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Description
Early-maturing parthenocarpic cucumber of cornichon type. Plants of medium growth strength, tolerate low-light conditions. Determinate type — the main yield forms on the central stem. Fruits are green, large-bumpy, cylindrical, smooth and uniform, 10-12 cm long. Distinguished by a tender flavor while maintaining excellent transportability. Does not lose its high marketability and appearance in the latter half of the vegetation. Hybrid is relatively resistant to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and cladosporiasis.
Ideal choice for early cultivation in glass and plastic greenhouses during the winter-spring period. Recommended plant density: 2.8-3.5 plants/m2. Single-stem formation; if possible, leave suckers on 1-3 leaves depending on planting density and plant vigor.
Crop & resistance
Crop
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... |
40 - 45 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 |
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Fruit; flower
Fruit; flower
At technical maturity, fruit color varies from white, light purple to dark purple. |
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| Fruit; ratio | 3,2:1,0 |
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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
25 - 30 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Cucumber |
| Manufacturer | NUNHEMS |
| Originator | Yost van den Eiden |
| Patent holder | NUNHEMS |
| Country | Netherlands |
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