Lotos

Technical features of the "Lotos" cucumber

The "Lotos" variety, developed by Fgbun Hfits Dvo Ran, is a classic example of a bee-pollinated crop type with a pronounced vegetative development pattern. The breeding work led by G.A. Kuzmitskaya and G.K. Arshina aimed to create a flexible genetic material capable of adapting to various cultivation conditions.

Plant architecture and fruiting

The vegetative type of the plant implies active leaf mass production, which requires the agronomist to apply precise pruning and shaping techniques. The bee-pollinated mechanism makes this variety indispensable for open-field cultivation, where the natural activity of pollinators ensures a high percentage of fruit set. The ultra-early maturity, reaching the start of fruiting in under 40 days, allows for a rapid harvest cycle.

Fruit morphology: parameter adaptability

One of the key technical features of "Lotos" is the variability in fruit length, which ranges from 7 to 15 cm depending on nutrition regimes and irrigation intensity. The coarse-tubercled surface combined with a deep dark green color ensures high marketability. Technically, the coarse-tubercled skin structure contributes to better shelf life and resistance to mechanical damage during transport.

• Pollination type: bee-pollinated (requires insect activity).
• Biological cycle: up to 40 days until the start of fruiting.
• Adaptation: suitable for open ground and protected cultivation with adequate pollinator access.
• Marketability: dark green color, prominent tubercles.

Integrating this variety into a production cycle requires an understanding of its vegetative growth pattern: the plant responds exceptionally well to foliar feeding and consistent soil moisture management.