Grafted Cucumber Crokdelis F1 plants - Cucumis sativus
Grafted Cucumber Crokdelis F1 plants - Cucumis sativus
Grafted Cucumber Crokdelis F1 plants - Cucumis sativus
Cucumis sativus Crokdelis F1
Cucumber
Plants very damaged. I am disappointed.
Monique, 14/05/2023
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The 'Crokdelis' F1 Grafted Cucumber (Smooth Cucumber) is a highly productive variety. Resistant to powdery mildew, it produces smooth cucumbers, 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) long, crispy and without bitterness. For small gardens, the cucumber can be trained on any type of mesh support, which also facilitates harvesting! The plug plants grafted with the long Cucumber 'Crokdelis' F1 can be planted from April to July, after the last frost, for a harvest from June to September. Grafting allows for a faster and more abundant harvest.
The grafting technique consists of giving a desired variety (here 'Crokdelis') the root system of another specially selected variety, called a rootstock. This rootstock is endowed with excellent resistance to soil parasites and diseases, which brings additional vigour to the plant: it is then more resistant to difficult external conditions (such as cold climates) and will yield significantly higher than a non-grafted plant. The fruiting of grafted plants starts earlier and lower on the main stem.
Cucumber, along with tomato, is one of the star vegetables of summer. Refreshing and low in calories, it can be enjoyed in a salad or on its own, with for example, a yogurt-based sauce with lemon and dill.
There are two main types of cucumbers: the "forcing" varieties, which are intended for greenhouse cultivation, and those that are suitable for outdoor cultivation. Cucumbers can be smooth or spiny, long or round. In addition to these classic varieties, there are also more "exotic" cucumbers like the Kenyan Cucumber or the Snake Cucumber, which are generally more demanding in terms of heat.
Cucumbers prefer light, loose, moist and humus-rich soils. They like sunny exposures and temperatures between 18 and 22°C (64.4 and 71.6°F). They are quite water-hungry vegetables.
Harvest: Cucumbers are harvested when they have reached their final size, before their colour turns yellow. Be careful: overripe fruits become bitter. Remember to harvest regularly to encourage the formation of new fruits. Harvesting usually takes place from June to September.
Storage: Cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. To enjoy your harvest for longer, you can also preserve them in jars through lacto-fermentation or in vinegar.
Gardener's tip: Like all cucurbits, cucumber can be susceptible to powdery mildew: a white fuzz appears on the foliage. It is advisable to remove severely affected leaves and spray with wettable sulfur every 2 weeks. As a preventive measure, avoid watering the foliage and ensure good ventilation in your greenhouse if the cultivation is done under cover. Spraying with a horsetail decoction can also be done to strengthen foliage resistance.
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Planting and care
Cucumber is a fairly demanding vegetable that requires rich soil. It is advisable to add mature compost (about 3 kg per m²) in autumn, by scratching the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in), after loosening the soil as for any vegetable cultivation. It prefers neutral soil (pH 7) but will also thrive in slightly acidic or alkaline soil (pH between 5.5 and 7.5).
In the vegetable garden, cucumbers appreciate the company of lettuces and beans. On the other hand, avoid placing them next to potatoes and tomatoes.
Planting:
First, grow the plug plants by transplanting them into trays or pots with a diameter of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in), filled with compost. Attention: When transplanting grafted plants, do not bury the graft point! Place the plants in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
Planting in open ground is done from mid-May to June, when the soil is sufficiently warm and the risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 1m (3ft) apart in all directions if growing on a flat surface, or 1m (0 or 3ft) between rows and 50 cm (20in) within the row if training the plants. Dig a hole, place the plant with the graft point at ground level, and cover with fine soil. Firmly press down and water thoroughly.
Cucumber cultivation:
Cucumbers can be grown flat, but to save space and promote production, don't hesitate to use their climbing nature by training them: on a frame covered with wire mesh, inclined at a 45-degree (113°F) angle, they will provide beneficial shade for lettuces, or in a tipi to add some whimsy to the vegetable garden. When the plants are trained vertically, the cultivation is done on a single stem that is pinched at a maximum height of 2.5 m (8ft).
When grown flat, pinch above the second leaf to obtain two stems, which will be pinched above the 4th leaf. The final pruning involves cutting above a leaf for each formed fruit.
Plan for 2 or 3 hoeings and mulching at the beginning of summer to maintain soil moisture.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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