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Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber · Vegetables · bred by Matthijs Groot

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is mid-early, the period from germination to fruiting is 40–45 days. The plant is indeterminate, balanced, with an open habit, a powerful root system, short internodes, and shortened side shoots. The flowering type is predominantly female, with 1 to 3 fruits formed per node.

The fruits are cylindrical, smooth, dark green, with a weight of 180–230 g and a length of 16–19 cm. They are characterized by high uniformity, keeping quality, and transportability. The hybrid possesses high resistance to Cladosporium cucumerinum and intermediate resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus, Cucumber vein yellowing virus, and powdery mildew.

The plant is plastic, adapted to various temperature conditions. Intended for cultivation in professional heated glass and film greenhouses in the first and second rotation, cultivation in open field is also possible.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Matthijs Groot 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Poland sp. z o.o. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
PL - ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 265929

    Registration
    26 October 2004
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Melen

    Registration
    12 July 2000
  • PL Poland Active

    № R W3273

    Application
    31 December 2002
    Registration
    26 October 2004
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 63097

    Application
    29 November 2013
    Registration
    12 January 2015
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 17110006

    Application
    16 May 2017
    Registration
    22 February 2019
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 89/14885

    Application
    20 November 2018
    Registration
    31 December 2018

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