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Concombre Kalunga F1 en plant - Cucumis sativus
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The Kalunga F1 Cucumber is a hybrid variety that combines the following qualities: the plant is rather resistant to powdery mildew, vigorous, highly productive, and produces fruits regularly throughout the season. Its cylindrical fruits measure 36 to 38 cm (14 to 15in) long, are covered with a dark green smooth skin, contain a crunchy and juicy flesh, without bitterness, of excellent taste. It is a hardy cucumber intended for field cultivation but also performs very well under cover. Plant the cucumber from April to July, after the last frost, for a harvest from June to September.
The cucumber, along with the tomato, is one of the star vegetables of summer. Refreshing and low in calories, it can be enjoyed in a composed salad or on its own, with, for example, a yogurt-based sauce, lemon, and dill.
There are two main types of cucumbers: the "forcing" varieties that are intended for greenhouse cultivation and those that are suitable for open-field cultivation. Cucumbers can be smooth or spiny, long or semi-long. Alongside these classic varieties, there are also more "exotic" cucumbers such as the Kenyan Cucumber or the Snake Cucumber, which are generally more heat-demanding.
Cucumbers prefer light, loose, moist, and humus-rich soils. They like sunny exposures and temperatures between 18 and 22°C (64.4 and 71.6°F). They are quite water-loving vegetables that need regular watering.
Harvest: Cucumbers are harvested when they have reached their final size, before their color turns yellow. Be careful: overripe fruits become bitter. Remember to harvest regularly to encourage the formation of new fruits. Harvesting is usually done from June to September.
Storage: Cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. To enjoy your harvest for longer, you can also preserve them in jars through lacto-fermentation or in vinegar.
The gardener's tip: like all cucurbits, cucumbers can be prone to powdery mildew: a white coating appears on the foliage. It is advisable to remove heavily affected leaves and spray with wettable sulfur every 2 weeks. As a preventive measure, avoid watering the foliage and ensure good ventilation in your greenhouse if growing under cover. A decoction of horsetail can also be sprayed to strengthen foliage resistance.
Cucumber Kalunga F1 - Cucumis sativus in pictures
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Cucumber is a fairly demanding vegetable that requires rich and fresh soil. It is advisable to apply mature compost (about 3 kg per m²) in autumn, by scratching it to a depth of 5 cm (2in), after having loosened the soil as for any vegetable cultivation. It prefers neutral soils (pH 7) but will also thrive in slightly acidic or alkaline soil (pH between 5.5 and 7.5).
In the vegetable garden, cucumbers appreciate the company of lettuces and beans. Conversely, avoid placing them next to potatoes and tomatoes.
Planting:
First, let the plug plants grow by transplanting them into trays or buckets with a diameter of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in), filled with potting soil. Place the plants in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
Planting in open ground is done from mid-May to June, when the soil is sufficiently warmed up and the risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 1 m (3ft) apart in all directions if the cultivation is done flat, or 1 m (0 or 3ft) between rows and 50 cm (20in) within the row if the cultivation is trellised. Dig a hole, place your plant with the collar at ground level, and cover with fine soil. Firm and water thoroughly.
Cucumber cultivation:
Cucumbers can be grown flat, but to save space and promote production, don't hesitate to use their climbing habit by trellising them: on a frame covered with wire netting, inclined at 45%, they will provide beneficial shade for lettuces, or in a tipi shape to add some whimsy to the vegetable garden.
When the plants are vertically trellised, the cultivation is done on a single stem, which should be pinched at a maximum height of 2.5 m (8ft).
When grown flat, pinch above the second leaf to obtain two stems, which will be pinched above the 4th leaf. The final pruning consists of cutting above a leaf for each formed fruit.
Plan for 2 or 3 hoeing sessions and mulching at the beginning of summer to maintain soil moisture.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.