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🌱 Cucumis sativus — Baby Cucumber

Cucumber Baby is a variety of fresh seeds, part of the Cucurbitaceae family, known for its early-ripening and productive characteristics. This short-fruited, bee-pollinated variety is suitable for growing in open ground and has a universal purpose.

🌿 Botanical Description

Cucumber Baby has large-bordered, ellipsoid leaves that are 9-10 cm long and smooth. The flesh is dense and fragrant, with a great taste in fresh, salted, and canned cucumbers.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1.5-2 cm, direct sowing in well-warmed, organic-rich soil after the threat of spring frosts has ended.
• Germination temperature: 23-25 °C, after emergence: 18-20 °C.
• Soil type: well-warmed, organic-rich soil.
• Watering: abundant, regular watering with settled water daily.
• Fertilization: mineral and organic fertilizers recommended.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Cucumber Baby is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa, with a typical habitat in well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, from temperate to tropical.

✨ Interesting Facts

Cucumber Baby has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. In the 18th century, it was introduced to Europe and became a popular variety among gardeners. Today, it is widely cultivated for its delicious and refreshing cucumbers.

🪴 Harvesting

Cucumber Baby is harvested every other day in open ground and daily in greenhouses. Irregular collections reduce the yield and quality of the greens.

🌸 Care

Do not form in the open ground. In greenhouses, they are grown on a trellis. To obtain earlier production, the shoots in the lower 5 internodes are pinched into one fruit and leaf. Then the lateral shoots are pinched to a height of 1-1.2 m. Then the plant is not formed.