Alhambra F1 is an early, parthenocarpic variety of cucumber with dark green, cylindrical, non-bitter fruits. The fruits set without pollination, and the first ones appear already at the beginning of July. Good for lightly salted cucumbers and for eating raw.
The most important features:
- early variety, parthenocarpic, F1 hybrid
- dark green, cylindrical fruits with sparse warts
- no bitterness (genetic trait)
- resistance to cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew
- first fruits at the beginning of July
Cultivation:
- sowing into the ground: May, when the soil is warmed
- position: sunny, sheltered from the wind
Tips:
- The parthenocarpic variety also yields in a tunnel because it does not need pollinating insects.
- Playing at the net gives simple, clean fruits.
- Water regularly and at the root.
- For low-salt, pick small fruits, preferably in the morning.
Most frequent questions:
What does "parthenocarpic" mean?
The fruits set without pollination.
Is it suitable for lightly salted?
Yes.
When are the first cucumbers?
At the beginning of July.
Is it bitter?
No.
When and how to sow? Sowing into the ground: May, when the soil is warmed.
What to pay attention to in cultivation? The parthenocarpic variety also yields in a tunnel because it does not need pollinating insects.
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