SOCKOL

Engineering profile of the «Sokol» cultivar

The «Sokol» cucumber, developed by the Vavilov Research Institute, is an agronomic solution designed for both open-field cultivation and glasshouse environments. Categorized as a vegetative-type plant, it demonstrates vigorous early-stage growth, necessitating proper density management to optimize photosynthesis and fruit set efficiency.

Production timelines and pollination

The defining technical feature of this variety is its precocity; the plant reaches the fruiting stage in under 40 days. This accelerated growth cycle serves as a critical tool for mitigating environmental risks. As a bee-pollinated variety, its success in glasshouse structures is strictly dependent on the integration of pollinators, making it highly responsive to high-intensity management in protected environments.

Fruit morphology and market utility

The fruit displays a small-tubercled texture, highly valued for fresh marketability and processing consistency. With lengths ranging from 7 to 10 cm, it fits the standard definition of a premium grib-sized cucumber. The stable green coloration and uniform length distribution ensure low waste during post-harvest handling and sorting.

• Plant Type: Vegetative.
• Pollination: Bee-pollinated.
• Fruiting onset: Under 40 days.
• Cultivation: Open ground, glasshouses.
• Texture: Small-tubercled.
• Fruit Length: 7–10 cm.