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Vegetation period of cucumber

Cucumis sativus L.

The time interval from the emergence of full seedlings to the beginning of the first harvest of marketable cucumbers. The duration of this period determines the precocity of the variety and depends on environmental conditions, varietal characteristics, and the plant's development type.

In the reference 118 varieties crop Cucumber, where this is mentioned in the description.

In vegetable growing, the vegetation period of cucumber is calculated in calendar days from the phase of full seedling emergence to the start of harvest. Based on the duration of this period, varieties are categorized as early-maturing (40–45 days), mid-maturing (45–55 days), and late-maturing (55–65 days or more). Since cucumber is a multiple-harvest crop, the total fruiting duration is also taken into account for its complete characterization.

The duration of cucumber vegetation is subject to significant fluctuations and depends on temperature, humidity, and light levels. Under unfavorable conditions, the period can increase by 2–3 times. Furthermore, ripening rates are influenced by varietal traits, in particular, the genetic predisposition of long-vined or bush forms, as well as techniques for regulating vegetative and generative plant development in protected soil.

General information about the subject — on the page Vegetation period.

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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.

Santana

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK
8 records

Mirabelle

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL PL
8 records

Valore

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

CZ FR HU NL PL SK
7 records

Marinda

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

CZ NL PL SI
7 records

Rubato

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
8 records

Platina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Paul Degreef

NL UA
9 records

Crispina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems BV (NL)

HR HU NL PL
7 records

Aristan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
7 records

Lisboa

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES NL
6 records

Svyatogor

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Mertus

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL
5 records

Bronco

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bruinsma Seeds B.V.

BG HU NL PL
5 records

Zircon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Paul Degreef

NL UA
7 records

Motiva

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan B.V.

HR HU NL PL
5 records

Dalila

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MORAVOSEED

CZ SK UA
6 records

Racibor

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

KUBICKI B. / ANGELUS W. / ZURADZKA I. / SEK S.

CZ LT PL
5 records

Severin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Matthijs Groot

NL UA
7 records

Demarrage

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
8 records

Karaoke

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Picolino

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ENZA ZADEN

NL
5 records

Cantara

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL BV, NL

NL UA
6 records

Ornello

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMO a.s

CZ HU
4 records

Miroslava

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL
4 records