Before you buy cucumber seeds, always pay attention to this sign. What exactly does it mean?

27.03.2023 06:50

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Every gardener, planting cucumbers, expects a healthy and abundant harvest. However, sometimes it is not possible to collect it in the amount expected.

The thing is that some gardeners simply do not pay attention to the marking of seeds, and in vain. The quantity and quality of the harvest will depend on this.

The sign that should be on the seed packet

There are many modern varieties and hybrids of cucumbers, when choosing them, you need to pay attention to the marking, which is indicated on the seed pack. So, the package should have the F1 sign.

Seeds with this mark are more expensive than others, but they are resistant to diseases and also guarantee a rich and tasty cucumber harvest.

If you plant cucumbers in a greenhouse, it is better to choose parthenocarpic varieties because they are self-pollinating. Moreover, such cucumbers are not afraid of heat and at the same time love moisture.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor