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Variety traits

Cucumber transportability

Cucumis sativus L.

Cucumber transportability is a complex quality characteristic reflecting the ability of fruits to maintain their marketability and integrity during transportation due to the physical and mechanical properties of their tissues.

In the reference 14 varieties crop Cucumber, where this is mentioned in the description.

The assessment of cucumber fruit transportability is based on the analysis of flesh density, elasticity, and skin strength. These indicators determine the fruits' resistance to mechanical damage, bruising, and tearing during transportation and subsequent storage.

This trait directly depends on the varietal characteristics of the genotype and growing conditions. Balanced mineral nutrition, particularly adequate supply of calcium and potassium to the plants, plays a key role in the formation of strong cell walls and membranes, which determine fruit density.

Improper agricultural practices, including errors in irrigation regimes, lead to fruit softening and the formation of internal cavities, which critically reduces their transportability. High scores for this criterion are a mandatory requirement for hybrids intended for the professional market.

General information about the subject — on the page Transportability.

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Varieties of Cucumber mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Regal

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HM.CLAUSE

CZ HU LT NL PL SI
12 records

Parker

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems BV (NL)

BG CZ HR HU NL PL +1
9 records

Santana

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK
8 records

Atlantis

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bejo Zaden B.V.

BG NL PL
10 records

Hi Light

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ROBERT SWINKELS

NL UA
11 records

Crispina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems BV (NL)

HR HU NL PL
7 records

Evita

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

CZ NL PL SK
6 records

Melen

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Matthijs Groot

PL UA
7 records

Madrilene

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
10 records

Aristan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
7 records

Atik

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
7 records

Motiva

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan B.V.

HR HU NL PL
5 records

Sigurd

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

LUIS MULLOR

NL UA
7 records

Severin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Matthijs Groot

NL UA
7 records

Gunnar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Luis Mullor Torres

NL UA
7 records

Derya

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

LUIS MULLOR

NL UA
6 records

Anvar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HM.CLAUSE

FR UA
6 records

Vertina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems, NL

NL
6 records

Infinity

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NUNHEMS

NL
5 records

Ronell

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Matthijs Groot

NL UA
4 records

Marieta

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MORAVOSEED

CZ UA
4 records

Hektor

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NUNZA BV, NL

NL UA
4 records

Formule

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Semo, CZ

CZ SK
4 records

Bingo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

OOO 'AGROFIRMA PARTNER'

NL PL
4 records