Cucumber Formula F1

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Price	€4.80 incl. VAT €3.97 excl. VAT
Product code	NP-SEEDBANK-OZ-2418

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The 'Formule F1' slicing cucumber is a very early snake cucumber variety with dark green fruits measuring 16 to 24 cm without a neck. It is a parthenocarpic variety, meaning fruits develop without pollination, and is intended for greenhouses and polytunnels.

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The 'Formule F1' slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a very early snake cucumber variety intended for year-round cultivation in greenhouses and polytunnels. The fruits are dark green, measuring 16 to 24 cm, and have no neck. This is a parthenocarpic variety, so fruits set without pollination.

Key Features of Formule F1

Parthenocarpy means fruits develop without pollination, ensuring fruit set even where insects cannot reach.
Very early variety advances the harvest to the beginning of the season.
16 to 24 cm fruits without a neck are easier to slice and result in less waste.
Dark green color maintains the classic snake cucumber appearance after harvest.
Suitable for autumn forcing, extending the growing season at both ends.

Who is it for?

Formule F1 is for owners of greenhouses or polytunnels who want slicing cucumbers as early as possible and do not want to rely on pollinators. Those looking for pickling cucumbers might opt for a robust pickling variety like 'Regina F1'.

Parameters

Botanical Species	Cucumis sativus
Type	Slicing snake cucumber
Earliness	Very early
Fruit Length	16–24 cm
Fruit Color	Dark green, neckless
Pollination	Parthenocarpic variety
Location	Greenhouses and polytunnels, year-round

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Formule F1 is parthenocarpic?

For the Formule F1 cucumber, fruits develop without pollination. Therefore, the variety sets fruit even in a closed greenhouse where pollinators cannot enter.

How long are the fruits produced by this variety?

The 'Formule F1' snake cucumber produces fruits that are 16 to 24 cm long, dark green, and neckless. It is a very early variety.

Can it be grown in the fall?

Formule F1 is intended for year-round cultivation in greenhouses and polytunnels and is also suitable for autumn forcing, thus extending the season beyond the typical summer period.