
Cucumber seeds "Small and Nimble" F1, 10 pcs
Small and Nimble Cucumber F1 — a parthenocarpic (self-pollinating) hybrid of the gherkin-type cucumber from NK Elite. Early maturing, taking only 40–45 days from germination to fruiting. Produces compact, dark green cucumbers 7–9 cm long with small bumps and white spines. Ideal for fresh salads, canning, and pickling. Resistant to major cucumber diseases.
| Manufacturer: | NK Elite |
| Country of origin: | Ukraine |
| Type: | F1 hybrid, parthenocarpic (self-pollinating) |
| Maturity period: | Early maturing, 40–45 days from germination |
| Fruit length: | 7-9 cm (gherkin type) |
| Fruit weight: | 60-80 g |
| Yield: | Up to 12–15 kg/m² with proper agricultural practices |
| Uses: | Fresh consumption, canning, pickling |
| Growing location: | Open field, greenhouses, tunnels |
| Stage | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Sowing for seedlings | Late April – early May. Sow in individual cups or peat pots to a depth of 1.5–2 cm. Germination temperature: +25...+28°C |
| Transplanting seedlings | At 25–30 days old, once the risk of frost has passed. Planting pattern: 50 × 30 cm (4–5 plants per m²). In a greenhouse, you can increase the density to 3–4 plants per m² |
| Direct seeding into the soil | When the soil warms to +15°C (second half of May). Sow to a depth of 2–3 cm. May be covered with plastic sheeting in the early stages |
| Soil | Light, fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral reaction (pH 6-7). Previous crops: green manure, tomatoes, cabbage, onions. Avoid planting after cucurbit crops |
| Watering | Regular, with warm water (+22...+25°C). Before flowering—moderate; during fruiting—abundant (daily or every other day). Do not allow the soil to dry out |
| Fertilization | Every 10–14 days with complex fertilizers or organic matter. Increase potassium and nitrogen doses during fruiting. Foliar feeding with micronutrients + boron |
| Training | In a greenhouse, train to a single stem, removing side shoots at the lower 4–5 nodes. In open ground, pinch back above the 5th or 6th leaf to encourage better branching |
| Harvesting | Regularly, every 1–2 days. Do not allow the plants to overgrow—this stimulates the formation of new buds. Harvest in the morning after the dew has dried |
💡 The secret to success: The Small and Nimble F1 cucumber loves warmth and moisture, but cannot tolerate waterlogging of the root system. Water frequently but moderately—don’t overwater! Also, harvest the fruits regularly, even if you don’t have time to process them. The more often you pick the cucumbers, the faster new buds will form. You can give them to your neighbors—they’ll be happy!