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Variety traits

Uniformity of cucumber

Cucumis sativus L.

A complex indicator of cucumber quality that assesses the uniformity of fruit shape, size, and tuberculation degree, as well as the synchronicity of plant growth and fruiting rates.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Cucumber, where this is mentioned in the description.

For cucumber, uniformity is considered as the compliance of marketable fruits with unified standards, where a high degree of this trait implies the absence of deformations, such as pear-shaped or 'carrot' shapes, curvatures, and constrictions. This indicator is critically important for industrial packaging, retail sale, and the suitability of produce for whole-fruit canning.

A decrease in fruit uniformity is often an indicator of stressful cultivation conditions. For instance, potassium deficiency triggers the formation of a pear shape, nitrogen deficiency leads to a tapering tip, and temperature fluctuations combined with improper irrigation regimes cause curvatures or the appearance of 'hourglass' constrictions.

In variety trials, uniformity is assessed through the commercial classification of produce by groups and visual scoring by experts. The uniformity of plant development at the plot or greenhouse level directly affects management efficiency, allowing for the application of standardized nutrition and irrigation strategies for the entire crop.

General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.

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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.

Dakota

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Vertuo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Gershwin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Lehar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Romeos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Qwerty

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Grovik

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Tintero

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Joran

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Cezar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.

PL
3 records

Nadeshda

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
2 records

Hoplita

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Ramezz

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Induran

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Jairan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Pontius

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Seculare

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HORAL JIRI / ALEKSEEV YuRIJ BORISOVICh

UA
3 records

Beebond

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
3 records

Analisa

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Segura

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Clochard

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records